Candidiasis — MCQs

Which infection commonly spreads to newborns through caregivers?

Which drug should not be given with ketoconazole?

A 28-year-old HIV-positive patient presents to the clinic with a history of a mild burning sensation in his mouth that is exacerbated while eating spicy foods. The oral examination reveals creamy white patches on the oral mucosa. The wet mount microscopy of the scraping obtained from the patches is given below. What is the most probable causative organism?

A 23-year-old woman presents with vulvovaginal itching, burning, and thick white discharge. Microscopy shows budding yeast with pseudohyphae. She reports recurrent episodes. What is the most appropriate management?

In an HIV-infected individual, the Gram stain of lung aspirate shows yeast-like morphology. Which of the following is the least likely diagnosis?

A 25 year old lady presented with curdy white discharge from the vagina is likely to be suffering from:-

A 35-year-old patient presents with white plaques on the tongue and inner cheeks, which can be scraped off, leaving a red base. The patient also complains of a sore throat. What is the most appropriate management for this condition?

An HIV positive patient with a CD4 count of 300/cumm presents with mucosal lesions in the mouth as shown in the figure. On microscopy, budding yeasts and pseudohyphae are seen. A most probable diagnosis is?

What is the correct term for candidiasis of the penis?

A 7-year-old boy presented with painful boggy swelling of scalp, multiple sinuses with purulent discharge, easily pluckable hairs and lymph nodes enlarged in occipital region. Which one of the following would be most helpful for diagnostic evaluation?