This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Medicine
Mucosal candidiasis is caused by 
Select and explain. 
A. Candida albicans, B. Candida tropicalis, C. Candida guilliermondi, D. Candida krusei
A: Candida albicans
Answer: A: Candida albicans 
Explanation: (A) Candida albicans # Mucosal Candidiasis> Candidosis describes a group of yeastlike fungal infections involving the skin and mucous membranes.> Infection is caused by Candida species, typically, Candida albicans.> Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis (thrush)> Thrush may be observed in healthy neonates or in persons in whom antibiotics, corticosteroids, or xerostomia disturb the oral microflora.> Oropharyngeal thrush occasionally complicates the use of corticosteroid inhalers.> Immune defects, especially HIV infection, immunosuppressive treatment, leukemias, lymphomas, cancer, and diabetes, may predispose patients to candidal infection.