Multiple choice

Ankita and her sister are HIV positive. Which of the following fungi are recognised from the oral cavity of HIV postive patients?

  1. Candida albicans

  2. Candida dubliniensis

  3. Candida famata

  4. Candida glabrata

  5. Candida kefyr

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B 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.