2. A 40-year-old female patient is being treated with broad…
2. A 40-year-old female patient is being treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics for a urinary tract infection (UTI). After 4 days of treatment, she begins to experience symptoms of a yeast infection, including itching and vaginal discharge. The patient has no prior history of yeast infections. Which of the following best explains the rationale for the occurrence of these symptoms?