This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Oral Cavity, Subject name: ENT
Strawberry tongue is seen in - 
Select and explain. 
A. Streptococcal scarlet fever, B. Kawasaki disease, C. Both of the above, D. None of the above
C: Both of the above
Answer: C: Both of the above 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Both of the above Strawberry tongueo It is also called raspberry tongueo It basically refers to glossitis, which manifests with hyperplastic (enlarged) fungiform papillae, giving the appearance of a strawberry.o White strawberry tongue is where there is a white coating on the tongue through which the hyperplastic fungiform papillae protrude.o Red strawberry tongue is where the white coating is lost and a dark red, erythematous surface is revealed, interspaced with the hyperplastic fungiform papillae.o White strawberry tongue is seen in early scarlet fever (a systemic infection of group Ab- hemolytic streptococci).o Red strawberry tongue occurs later, after 4-5 days.o Other conditions in which strawberry tongue is seen are: Kawasaki disease, toxic shock syndrome, and vitamin B 12 deficiency.