Which of the following is not associated with oral candidiasis?: (A) Smoking, (B) Severe anemia, (C) Alcoholism, (D) Antibiotic treatment
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' i.e. Alcoholism Risk factors associated with oral candidiasis* Wearing dentures* A course of antibiotic medicine* Excessive use of antibacterial mouthwash* Taking steroid tablets or inhalers* Dry mouth* Diabetes* Severe anaemia (Iron, folate or vitamin B12 deficiency)* Immunosuppression* General poor health* Smoking