Which of the following can exhibit a white lesion in the oral cavity,which,when wiped off,exposes raw tissue underneath; which of the following can also appear as a red line at the gingival margin of each tooth or as a redness with white patches on the gingiva,which,when wiped off,exposes raw,red tissue underneath?

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Candida albicans is a fungal infection that can cause white lesions in the oral cavity, which can be wiped off to expose raw tissue. In severe cases, the infection can also cause redness and white patches on the gingiva, which can be wiped off to expose red, raw tissue underneath. Herpetic gingivostomatitis (B) causes painful blisters in the mouth and does not typically have a white lesion that can be wiped off. Gingival hyperplasia (C) is a non-inflammatory overgrowth of the gum tissue and does not cause white lesions or red lines. Lichen planus (D) can cause white, lace-like patches on the oral mucosa, but they cannot be wiped off to expose raw tissue.

Which of the Following Can Exhibit a White Lesion in the Oral