Pathology · single question
A patient with a removable prosthesis develops atrophic (denture-related) candidiasis. The treatment is:
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Correct answer: A. Fluconazole (antifungal)
- A. Correct. Atrophic/denture stomatitis is a Candida infection treated with antifungals such as fluconazole (plus denture hygiene).
- B. Acyclovir treats herpes, not candidiasis.
- C. Antibiotics are ineffective against fungi and can worsen candidiasis.
- D. Corticosteroids would suppress immunity and worsen a fungal infection.