What oral fungal infection produces symptoms such as creamy,white intraoral lesions;mucosal tenderness;and painful swallowing in clients who are immunocompromised?

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Oral candidiasis appears as white plaques on the tongue,gums,or other mucous membranes.It may appear as flat,bright red areas on the hard palate,buccal mucosa,or tongue.Data collection includes: dysphagia,dry mouth,unpleasant taste,tender gums,painful swallowing,and white cheesy lesions,which if wiped away leave erythematous or even bleeding mucosal lesions.

What Oral Fungal Infection Produces Symptoms Such as Creamy,white Intraoral