Treatment of candidiasis
Topic: Oral Health
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 7, 2002
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In the previous case an oral lesion (see photo) was diagnosed as Atrophic Candidiasis of the Tongue.

Photo of Atrophic Candidiasis of the Tongue

Treatment of candidiasis whether using clotrimazole 10 mg troches as a topical therapy or fluconazole 100mg as a systemic therapy should last:

a. For two weeks
b. Until the symptoms abate
c. For 10 days
d. For one week

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