Which is Nystatin used to treat?
a. Oral Candida infections
b. Fungal infections involving the nail
c. Herpes zoster
d. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in children
ANS: A
Nystatin is used to treat intestinal, vaginal, and oral fungal infections caused by susceptible strains of Candida species.
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