Candidiasis is likely to be exacerbated by:
A) poor hygiene.
B) older age.
C) systemic antibiotics.
D) anemia.

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Systemic antibiotics disrupt the balance of microorganisms in the body, allowing for overgrowth of candida and increasing the risk of candidiasis. Poor hygiene and anemia may contribute to infection but are not direct exacerbating factors. Older age may increase susceptibility to infection but is not a direct exacerbating factor.

Candidiasis Is Likely to Be Exacerbated By