Disseminated candidiasis requires intensive therapy with_____________?
Correct answer: B. Amphotericin
- A. Nystatin
- B. Amphotericin
- C. Interferons
- D. Thiobendazole
Explanation
Disseminated candidiasis is a serious systemic fungal infection requiring an intensive systemic antifungal, classically amphotericin B. Nystatin is poorly absorbed and is mainly used for localized mucosal Candida infections.
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