Why is hyphal morphology (as opposed to a unicellular morphology) necessary for symptomatic vaginal candidiasis to develop?
A) The hyphal form causes hormonal changes in the patient which promotes dysbiosis.
B) The hyphal form is easily sexually-transmitted.
C) The hyphal form is resistant to anti-fungal drugs.
D) The hyphal form displaces the normal bacterial residents of the vagina.
E) The hyphal form produces proteases that cause cellular damage which results in inflammation.
Answer: E
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