Multiple choice

Vaibhav and his brother are HIV-infected. Which among the following fungi are recognised from the oral cavity of HIV-infected patients?

  1. Candida kefyr

  2. Candida glabrata

  3. Candida famata

  4. Candida dubliniensis

  5. Candida albicans
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Candida dubliniensis has recently been recognised from the oral cavity of HIV-infected patients and are most frequently implicated in cases of recurrent infection following antifungal drug treatment.

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