During a Visit to Her Doctor, a Woman Pointed Out

question 20

Multiple Choice

During a visit to her doctor, a woman pointed out a red rash that occurred just under her breasts.The doctor collected a scraping of the affected area, suspended the scrapings in potassium hydroxide, and then examined it microscopically.Upon viewing, she detected budding yeast cells and pseudohyphae.What is the most likely diagnosis?

• A)yeast infection - candidiasis
• B)dermatophyte infection
• C)subcutaneous mycosis
• D)yeast infection - cryptococcosis

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Definitions:

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