Periodontics · single question
Which systemic condition most predisposes to fungal (candidal) gingival/oral disease?
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Correct answer: B. HIV
- A. Diabetes raises infection risk generally and worsens periodontitis, but HIV is the strongest predisposer to opportunistic fungal disease.
- B. Correct. HIV-related immunosuppression strongly predisposes to candidal and other fungal oral diseases (e.g., linear gingival erythema, candidiasis).
- C. Heart disease does not predispose to fungal oral infection.
- D. Liver disease affects coagulation/healing but is not the leading fungal-infection risk here.