Janey has been taking antibiotics for 10 days to counter a urinary tract infection caused by E. coli.  Her UTI is eliminated, but two weeks later she has a vaginal itch.  What is the likely cause?

A. Clostridium difficile
B. Escherichia coli
C. Lactobacillus acidophilus
D. Staphylococcus aureus
E. Candida albicans


Answer: E

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