MICA IMAGES A0008
Oral candidiasis
White plaques or erythematous mucosa; appearance and risk factors guide assessment without identifying species.
James Heilman, MD — Human tongue infected with oral candidiasis.jpg — CC BY-SA 3.0 — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AHuman_tongue_infected_with_oral_candidiasis.jpg
Learning objective
Observe and describe the document, then compare your interpretation with the atlas sheet.
Points to observe
- Ask about trauma and assess visual acuity.
- This case’s infectious context is not a universal explanation.
Open observation mode