Question
Dermatology Question on Fungal infections
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 ?
A
Candidiasis
B
Hairy leukoplakia
C
Lichen planus
D
Diphtheria
Answer
Candidiasis
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): Candidiasis.