Most mycoses are difficult to treat because

A. many fungi have developed resistance antifungal agents.
B. fungicides are rapidly metabolized by the liver.
C. fungi are biochemically similar to humans.
D. treatment causes major disruption of the microbiota.
E. fungicides are extremely expensive.


Answer: C

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