Candidiasis may occur because of an overgrowth of:
A) yeast-like fungi
B) mold-like fungi
C) tissue
D) a certain type of worm
A) yeast-like fungi
A) Candidiasis may occur because of an overgrowth of yeast-like fungi, such as in the vagina. Normally, multiplication of these microorganisms is controlled because of a strain of vaginal bacteria known as Doderlein bacillus. Penicillin therapy may destroy these bacteria, causing the fungi to multiply at a rapid rate.
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A) From elbow to fingertips B) From fingertips to elbow C) All at once D) Using soapy water
Lotions, ointments, and creams contain different amounts of water, so they have different absorption rates. In general the more amount of water in the mixture, the faster it is absorbed. In order from slowest absorption to fastest absorption rates would be:
A) lotions, ointments, and creams. B) ointments, creams, and lotions. C) lotions, creams, and ointments. D) ointments, lotions, and creams.