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Section 13. Gastrointestinal Disorders
Chapter 104. Dental and Oral Disorders

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Candidal Smear

Candidal Smear

A potassium hydroxide preparation of oral smears
of candidal plaque shows hyphae (long spindle-shaped structures)
and spores (small round structures).

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