Oral candidiasis is considered to:
A) be a common bacterial infection in infants and young children.
B) cause painful ulcerations in the mucosa and tongue.
C) cause white patches in the mucosa that cannot be scraped off.
D) be an opportunistic fungal infection of the mouth.

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Oral candidiasis is an opportunistic fungal infection caused by the overgrowth of Candida species, commonly Candida albicans, in the mouth.

Oral Candidiasis Is Considered To