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Chapter 24, Problem 19RQ
The targets for anti-fungal drugs are much more limited than antibiotics or anti-viral medications.
Why?
- There are more bacteria and viruses than
fungi - Fungi can only be targeted during sexual reproduction, while bacteria and viruses can be targeted at any point in their lifespan
- Fungi cause topical infections, while viruses and bacteria cause systemic infections
- Human cells are much more similar to fungi cells than bacteria or viruses.
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Chapter 24 Solutions
Biology 2e
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