MCQs in Tropical Medicine

Rob Skelly DTM+H FRCP

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Amphotericin B.

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Amphotericin B is a polyene antifungal which is not absorbed orally but which can be given parenterally for the treatment of severe systemic fungal infections.

Amphotericin B also has activity against Trichomonas, Entamoeba, Naegleria, Leishmania and trypanosomes.

Griseofulvin or terbinafine can be used in the treatment of dermatophyte nail infections.