Griseofulvin is fungistatic and NOT fungicidal, and must be used systemically:

A) for a long period of time
B) to kill all remaining fungi
C) in patients with porphyria
D) to increase contraceptive efficacy


A) for a long period of time
A) Because it does not kill but only arrests the reproduction of organisms, griseofulvin must be continually used for a long period of time so the entire epidermis can be replaced to remove reinfecting organisms.

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