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A 55-Year-Old Woman Who Has Diabetes Mellitus Complains of Genital

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A 55-year-old woman who has diabetes mellitus complains of genital itching. Examination shows whitish plaques on the mucosa of the vulva and vagina. Which of the following infectious agents most likely caused these changes?


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Wear-and-Tear

A concept referring to the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs in objects, including the human body, as a result of normal use over time.

Cellular Accident

Unexpected and unplanned events at the cellular level that can lead to mutations or cellular damage.

Secondary Aging

The aging process attributed to external factors and lifestyle choices, such as diet, exercise, and environmental exposures, distinct from biological aging.

Gerontology

The scientific study of aging and the problems that elderly individuals may face.

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