The mechanism of action of systemic antifungal agents is to
1. interfere with the synthesis of ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane.
2. bind to toxic levels of parasite in the red blood cells.
3. bind to steroids in the fungal cell membrane.
4. kill fungal growth.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Systemic antifungal agents interfere with the synthesis of ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane, causing them to become permeable.
Rationale 2: Antiprotozoal drugs bind to toxic levels of parasite in the red blood cells.
Rationale 3: Superficial fungal agents bind to sterols in the fungal cell membrane, allowing leakage of contents.
Rationale 4: None of these agents will kill the fungal growth.
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