Prolonged use of antibiotics in children can result in_________________?
Correct answer: A. Candidiasis
- A. Candidiasis
- B. Necrotising ulcerative gingivtis
- C. Actinomycosis
- D. Apthous ulcers
Explanation
Prolonged antibiotic therapy suppresses normal bacterial flora, allowing Candida to overgrow and produce oral candidiasis. This is why antibiotic exposure is a common predisposing factor for thrush in children.
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