<prompt> All are risk factors for vaginal candidiasis except:HIVHypertensionPregnancyDiabetes mellitus  <response>: Ans. is b, i.e. HypertensionRef: Shaw 15thed, p146Risk factors for Candidal Monilla Vaginitis Promiscuity Immunosuppression like HIV Pregnancy Steroid therapy Following long-term broad spectrum antibiotic therapy Oral contraception pills Diabetes mellitus Poor personal hygiene Obesity 