Most mycoses are difficult to treat because
A) many fungi have developed resistance antifungal agents.
B) fungicides are rapidly metabolized by the liver.
C) fungal cells provide few targets for selective toxicity.
D) treatment causes major disruption of the microbiota.
E) fungicides are extremely expensive.

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Fungal cells have many similarities to human cells, making it difficult to find targets for selective toxicity with antifungal agents. This makes treatment of mycoses challenging as it is difficult to selectively kill the fungus without harming the host.

Most Mycoses Are Difficult to Treat Because