White patches on the surface of the tongue and the oral mucosa accompanied by inflammation and swelling are signs consistent with
A) thrush.
B) coccidioidomycosis.
C) aspergillosis.
D) sporotrichosis.
E) cryptococcosis.

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Thrush, also known as oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection caused by Candida species, often Candida albicans. It is characterized by white patches on the tongue and oral mucosa, along with inflammation and swelling.

White Patches on the Surface of the Tongue and the Oral