Candida albicans Flashcards
1
Q
causes
A
oral thrust
2
Q
at risk groups
A
infants (dont have a well developed immune system)
AIDS patients
3
Q
signs and symptoms
A
thick, white, “cottage-cheese”, adherent growth on the mucous membranes of mouth and throat
* can easily be wiped off to expose an erythematous mucosa
4
Q
oral thrush is caused by
A
overgrwoth of the opportunistic yeast, candida albicans
