This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: mycology, Subject name: Microbiology
Candidiasis is associated with all except 
Select and explain. 
A. OCP user, B. IUCD user, C. Diabetes, D. Pregnancy
B: IUCD user
Answer: B: IUCD user 
Explanation: The predisposing factors for candidiasis are diabetes, immunodeficiency, malignancy, prolonged administration of antibiotics and patients on immunosuppressive drugs and intravenous catheters. OCP causes elevation of blood glucose levels by causing carbohydrate intolerance which in turn causes diabetes. IUCD causes PID mainly bacterial. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker; 9th edition