An aminoglycoside that is often combined with polymyxin and bacitracin for the treatment of topical infection is____________?

Correct answer: D. Neomycin

  • A. Gentamycin
  • B. Tetracycline
  • C. Aztreonam
  • D. Neomycin

Explanation

Neomycin is an aminoglycoside commonly combined with polymyxin and bacitracin in topical preparations for mixed bacterial skin infections. Gentamicin is also used topically, but this classic combination specifically contains neomycin.

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