Thrush is a superficial infection that commonly occurs in children and is caused by:
A) staphylococcus.
B) streptococcus.
C) herpesvirus.
D) Candida.

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Thrush is caused by a fungal infection from Candida, specifically Candida albicans. Staphylococcus and streptococcus are bacterial infections, and herpesvirus is a viral infection, none of which cause thrush.

Thrush Is a Superficial Infection That Commonly Occurs in Children