You respond to a patient with a report of a mouth infection. Upon arrival, you find a thin man with a prominent fungal infection in his mouth. He denies any history of diabetes mellitus. You should strongly suspect:

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Patients with weakened immune systems, such as those with AIDS, are more susceptible to fungal infections like thrush. The presence of a prominent fungal infection in the mouth is highly suggestive of thrush, which is commonly seen in immunocompromised patients. Option B is unlikely as thrush is not commonly seen in patients who overdose. Dentalgia refers to dental pain and is not related to a fungal infection. Temporomandibular joint disorder refers to pain or dysfunction of the jaw joint and is also not related to a fungal infection.

You Respond to a Patient with a Report of a Mouth