Thrush is the fungal infection of mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. What is the medical term?

Thrush is the fungal infection of mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. What is the medical term?

• A. Glossitis
• B. Buccal Candidiasis
• C. Oral Cancer
• D. Candidiasis

Answer: (D)

Thrush is a fungal infection caused by Candida species affecting the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. The correct medical term for this condition is candidiasis. It’s a general term for Candida infections, which can involve different parts of the oral cavity; in some cases it’s specifically called oropharyngeal candidiasis. Glossitis describes inflammation of the tongue, which isn’t necessarily fungal. Oral cancer is a malignant growth, not an infection. Buccal candidiasis refers to Candida infection of the inner cheek area specifically, which is a more localized form rather than the broader term for thrush.

Thrush is a fungal infection caused by Candida species affecting the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. The correct medical term for this condition is candidiasis. It’s a general term for Candida infections, which can involve different parts of the oral cavity; in some cases it’s specifically called oropharyngeal candidiasis.

Glossitis describes inflammation of the tongue, which isn’t necessarily fungal. Oral cancer is a malignant growth, not an infection. Buccal candidiasis refers to Candida infection of the inner cheek area specifically, which is a more localized form rather than the broader term for thrush.