A 6-week-old infant is brought by the mother with complaints of painful nipples and white patches inside the baby's mouth that do not wipe off. The infant has been on exclusive breastfeeding. Which clinical feature best distinguishes neonatal oral candidiasis from milk residue in the infant's mouth?

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