A 30-year-old man presents with odynophagia and white plaques in the oropharynx that scrape off easily, revealing an erythematous base. He is not know...

Question

A 30-year-old man presents with odynophagia and white plaques in the oropharynx that scrape off easily, revealing an erythematous base. He is not known to be immunocompromised. Which is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Topical nystatin suspension

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Oral fluconazole

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Intravenous amphotericin B

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Chlorhexidine mouthwash

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No treatment needed

MCQ (SBA): Oropharyngeal candidiasis

A 30-year-old man presents with odynophagia and white plaques in the oropharynx that scrape off easily, revealing an erythematous base. He is not known to be immunocompromised. Which is the most appropriate first-line treatment?