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A young woman was taking antibiotic pills for aurinary infection. Severl day into her course of medication, she began to experience peculiar syptoms.At first thay were very hardly noticeable.Very quikly,however,they worsened and became emberrasing and unbearable.
She noticed a white cating on her tangue,bad breath,and anawful taste in her mouth.Despite persisttent brushing and mouthwash applications,she was unable to completely remove the film.Furthermore,she had excessive vaginal discharges consisting of a cheeslike white substance.When she began to have vaginal itching,she finnally decided it was time to seek help.Reluctantly she revisited her personal physician and describe symptoms and provided additional prescribtio to alleviate her distress.
1.What happened to the young woman in this situation?
2.How had her body's defenses been violated?
3.How can she avoid a repeat of this situation?

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eeee1234

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13 years ago

Did you end up getting an answer, I need this for my assignment too!

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13 years ago

1. The powerful antibiotic had killed the bacterial microbiota present in the
oral mucosa and vagina. This allowed yeast to flourish, resulting in her
symptoms.
2. The yeast no longer had to compete for nutrients in the absence of the
natural bacteria. Microbial antagonism was drastically reduced.
3. She needs to be aware of opportunistic yeast infections when taking oral
antibiotics and self-medicate with over-the-counter antifungal agents.
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