<prompt> What is the management for the given case?Vitamin supplementsAntifungals treatment for oral candidiasisStop smoking and screen for carcinomaDapsone plus steroids  <response>: Ans. B. Antifungal treatment for oral candidiasisOropharyngeal Candidiasis Oropharyngeal candidiasis is also called thrush. It is most commonly caused by Candida albicans. It occurs most commonly in neonates and immunocompromised patients, especially in AIDS patients. It is also seen in recipients of prolonged antibiotic or glucocorticoid therapy.Clinical symptoms: Sore throat, burning tongue, white or gray plaques on the gingiva, tongue, and oral mucosa.Treatment: Oral antifungal suspension nystatin or clotrimazole or oral fluconazole. Fluconazole refractory thrush seen in some patients with HIVAIDS; in this case, oral itraconazole or voriconazole or IV echinocandin caspofungin, micafungin or anidulafungin is preferred. 