Five-year-old Thomas has brain cancer and chemotherapy and radiation have left him severely immunocompromised. He has a life threatening fungal infection that has not responded to other agents. The doctor tells his parents about a medication that may be his last chance, but emphasizes that severe side effects are expected. Which antifungal has this profile?

A) micafungin
B) amphotericin B
C) fluconazole
D) nystatin


B

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Fill in the blank with the right word.

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What will be an ideal response?

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