All of the following statement about thrush are true EXCEPT_____________?

Correct answer: A. It is caused by a gram-negative fungus

  • A. It is caused by a gram-negative fungus
  • B. It is characterized by a plaque of proliferating epithelial and other cells
  • C. It is a complication of immunosuppression or systemic diseases
  • D. It can affect neonates in an epidemic fashion

Explanation

Candida is a fungus, not a gram-negative organism, so statement A is false. Thrush forms a plaque containing organisms, desquamated epithelial cells and inflammatory material and is common with immunosuppression or in neonates.

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