What type of organism causes thrush?

a bacterium

a virus

a fungus

a protozoan

Answer: Fungus

Explanation:

Fungi are microorgnaims characterized by the cell walls which is made of the substances known as chitin.

Most of the fungi are harmless and some of them are edible. Other fungi are infectious and can cause many fungal infections in the skin, lungs and nails of the organism.

It also causes itching, scaling and cracking of skin. Thrush is the condition which is caused by fungus Candila albicans which can infect the vagina, mouth and urinary tract.