Which of the following antibiotics is effective in treating oral candidiasis ?
Correct answer: A. Nystatin
- A. Nystatin
- B. Bacitracin
- C. Penicillin
- D. Tetracycline
Explanation
Nystatin binds ergosterol in Candida cell membranes and is effective locally in the mouth because it is not significantly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The other listed antibiotics mainly target bacteria, not fungi.
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