Which of the following is not a characteristic of candidiasis?

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Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by the overgrowth of a type of yeast called Candida. Formation of hyphae and adherence to host epithelial cells are characteristics of Candida. Vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese consistency is a common symptom of vaginal candidiasis. Inhibition of complement C3 fragment is a mechanism used by Candida to evade the host immune response. However, doxycycline is not effective against Candida and is more commonly used to treat bacterial infections. Therefore, option E is not a characteristic of candidiasis.

Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Candidiasis