Which of the following is the most common opportunistic fungal infection worldwide, appearing as both yeasts and pseudohyphae?
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Correct answer: Candidiasis
Candida albicans is unique because it can express yeasts, pseudohyphae, and true hyphae in tissue. It is the leading cause of oral thrush, vaginitis, and systemic fungal infections in immunocompromised hosts.
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