Which of These May Result in Candida Albicans Causing Disease

Question

Which of these may result in Candida albicans causing disease in immunocompetent people?
A)A change in the microflora because of antibiotic therapy.
B)A change in the antigenicity of the fungus.
C)The production of a potent exotoxin by the fungus.
D)Consumption of contaminated water containing the fungus.
E)Sexual transmission of the fungus.

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic therapy can disrupt the normal microbiota and create an environment that promotes the overgrowth of Candida albicans, leading to infection. This can occur even in immunocompetent individuals. The other choices are not common routes of infection for Candida albicans in immunocompetent people.