A 4-Month-Old Female Develops White Spots and Shallow Ulcers in Her

question 4

Multiple Choice

A 4-month-old female develops white spots and shallow ulcers in her mouth. Her pediatrician diagnoses her with thrush. This condition is caused by:

• A) Escherichia coli.
• B) streptococcal bacteria.
• C) Candida albicans.
• D) staphylococcal bacteria.

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