During a visit to her doctor, a woman pointed out a red rash that occurred just under her breasts. The doctor collected a scraping of the affected area, suspended the scrapings in potassium hydroxide, and then examined it microscopically. Upon viewing, she detected budding yeast cells and pseudohyphae. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Subcutaneous mycosis
B. Dermatophyte infection
C. Yeast infection - candidiasis
D. Yeast infection - cryptococcosis
Answer: C
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