EM@3AM: Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
A 32-year-old male with HIV presents to the ED for loss of taste. He noticed white plaques on his tongue. Although painless, the plaque is associated with a cotton sensation and a dull sense of taste. The patient reports being compliant with his medications and denies other symptoms. His tongue is covered in white curd-like plaques that are easily removed with scraping, leaving behind an erythematous base. The posterior oropharynx is without abnormality. What is the diagnosis?
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