Question

A 4-year-old girl presents with white plaques on her tongue and inner cheeks that can be scraped off, revealing a red base underneath. Which organism is most likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

Candida albicans

Answer

Streptococcus mutans

Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

Answer

Epstein-Barr virus

Answer

Herpes simplex virus

Practice question

A 4-year-old girl presents with white plaques on her tongue and inner cheeks that can be scraped off, revealing a red base underneath. Which organism is most likely responsible?