Clinical diagnosis of candidiasis is confirmed by_____________?
Correct answer: C. Demonstration of mycelia and spores in scrapping
- A. Characteristic odour
- B. Response to injection of vitamin B12
- C. Demonstration of mycelia and spores in scrapping
- D. Demonstration of ray fungus in granules
Explanation
Candidiasis is supported by scraping the lesion and demonstrating Candida pseudohyphae or mycelia with spores, usually using a potassium hydroxide preparation. Odour and response to vitamin B12 are not confirmatory tests.
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