Microbiology Interview Question:

A 30 year old patient with advanced HIV infection comes into clinic complaining that food is sticking in the back of his throat and in his chest when he tries to swallow. You look in his mouth and see patches of whitish material on the surface that can easily be removed and leaves a red base. The organism most likely to cause this is?

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* A. Histoplasma
* B. Candida albicans
* C. Group A- strep
* D. Strongyloides

Correct Answer: B
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