KROK 1 Stomatology 2013 – Question 115 · KROK (Dentistry)
A 70-year-old man has developed prosthetic stomatitis. Apart from this he was found to have an evident lesion of mouth corners. Microscopical examination revealed large ovoid gram-positive cells. What microorganisms are most likely to be the leading etiological agent of such a lesion?
- A. Streptococci
- B. Corynebacteria
- C. Neisseria
- D. Candida fungi
- E. Staphylococci
Hint
Large oval gram-positive cells are much bigger than bacteria; think about which organism thrives under dentures in elderly patients.
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