The microorganism most commonly cultured from a chronic bilateral ulcer at the corner of mouth____________?

Correct answer: B. Candida

  • A. Mucor
  • B. Candida
  • C. Treponema
  • D. Aspergillus

Explanation

A chronic fissure or ulcer at the mouth corner is angular cheilitis, in which Candida is a common cultured organism, often with local moisture or denture-related factors. Treponema and Aspergillus are not the usual causes of this presentation.

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