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asd123

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The drug of choice for the treatment of fungal lung diseases is:
 
  a. penicillin (penicillin G).
  b. tetracycline.
  c. amphotericin B (Fungizone).
  d. ketoconazole (Nizoral).

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In the Midwestern part of the United States, what is the most common fungal infection of the lungs?
 
  a. Cryptococcosis
  b. Histoplasmosis
  c. Blastomycosis
  d. Coccidioidomycosis


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Amphotericin B (Fungizone) is very effective against a variety of fungal infections. The other listed options are used against other fungi or bacteria.

Answer to Question 2

B
Histoplasma capsulatum is found in major river valleys of the Midwest. Other fungi will be found in the other areas of the country.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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