The drug of choice for the treatment of fungal lung diseases is: ...

[asd123]

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).

Question 2

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

[cuttiesgirl16]

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.

[asd123]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[debra928]

Gracias!