It is a superficial acute or chronic infection which affects the mucosa, brought about by the yeast Candida albicans.  It is characterized by the appearance of whitish pseudomembranes resembling milk curds, easy to remove, leaving bleeding surfaces, accompanied by pain and halitosis.  Sometimes the disease has different characteristics, the buccal mucosa taking on a reddish, dry aspect, which we call the erythematous variety.  (see pictures)

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