Microbiology
Why is achieving selective toxicity for antifungal drugs generally more difficult than for antibacterial drugs?
A patient presents with tinea pedis (athlete's foot). Which antifungal is the best topical choice and why?
Which statement best describes how echinocandins cause fungal cell death and a typical clinical route of administration?
How is flucytosine selectively activated inside fungal cells?
A patient requires amphotericin B for a systemic fungal infection but has borderline renal function. Which immediate modification to therapy will most directly reduce nephrotoxicity while maintaining antifungal efficacy?
