Candida is most often implicated in causation of: (A) Conjunctivitis, (B) Tinea capitis, (C) Dese rheumatism, (D) Thrush
Answer is D. Candida infection causes mucosal lesion like vaginitis and oral thrush. oral thrush found commonly in bottle-fed infants and aged and debilitated. This condition is characterised by creamy white patches appear on the tongue and buccal mucosa following removal, this leaves a red oozing surface. Tinea capitis is caused by dermatophytes. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker; 9th edition