Elevated white plaques are seen in the palate of an HIV-positive patient. Under the microscope, scrapings show hyphae and spores among superficial keratinocytes. This confirms which of the following?

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The presence of hyphae and spores among superficial keratinocytes in a patient with elevated white plaques on the palate, especially in an HIV-positive patient, is indicative of Candidiasis (oral thrush), which is a fungal infection caused by Candida species.

Elevated White Plaques Are Seen in the Palate of an HIV-Positive