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microbiology ch20.2
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Erythromycin | part of macrolides inhibites protein synthesis |
| Griseofulvin | Fungistatic interfers w/ mitosis binds to kerotin in skin & nails prevents fungal growth ie ring worm,athletes foot |
| Amphotericin B | Most commonly used antifungal polyene antibiotic systemic fungal diseases toxic to kidneys |
| Metronidazole (flagyl) | Most commonly used antiprotozoan drug also works against obligate anaerobic bacteria |
| Acyclovir | Most commonly used nucleoside analog best known for treatment of genital herpes most useful for treating herpes virus infections especially in immunosuppressed people |
| Pentamidine isethionate | Treats pneumocystic pneumonia under antifungal drugs |