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Why Does Taking Antibacterial Medications Put Women at Risk for Candidiasis

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Why does taking antibacterial medications put women at risk for candidiasis?


A) Antibacterials can alter metabolism, creating conditions that favor the growth of Candida albicans.
B) Antibacterials deplete the normal bacterial microbiota, resulting in a change of pH.
C) Antibacterials serve as growth stimulants for Candida albicans.
D) Bacteria killed by antibacterials provide nutrients for Candida albicans.
E) Depletion of the bacterial microbiota results in higher carbon dioxide levels, (which favor the growth of Candida albicans) .

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