Thrush refers to_____________?

Correct answer: B. Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis

  • A. Acute atrophic candidiasis
  • B. Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis
  • C. chronic atrophic candidiasis
  • D. chronic hyperplastic candidiasis

Explanation

Thrush is the traditional name for acute pseudomembranous candidiasis, characterised by removable creamy-white plaques. Atrophic and hyperplastic forms lack this classic detachable pseudomembrane.

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