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Penicillin,I think it goes by that name.
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What is the sourc of the antibiotic penicillin?
fungus
What is the source of the antibiotic penicillin?
Fungus
An important antibiotic derived from fungus?
penicillin
Can Triple Antibiotic Ointment be used for treatment of athelete's foot?
No. Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus. Triple Antibiotic (Neosporin) treats only bacteria, not fungus.
What fungus produces a substance that can kill bacteria?
One fungus that produces an antibiotic and will kill some bacteria is Penicillium.
Why can't you use the same kind of antibiotic for a fungus infection as you use for a bacterial infection?
AntiBiotics kill bacteria, not fungus. To kill Fungus, An Antifungal Would have to be used.
What are the antibiotics which are produced from fungi?
A fungus used to make an antibiotic is Penicillium.
Does triple antibiotic cream cure ringworm?
No, ringworm is a fungus not a bacteria. It needs to be treated with a fungicidal. In fact, there is a small chance using triple antibiotic cream may make it worse since antibiotic creams are usually made to kill bacteria only. If you kill all the bacteria in the area, it may kill the fungus's (ringworm) competition and allow it to flourish.
Which fungus is a famous antibiotic?
fungi are eukaryotic saprophytes,some are beneficial to man while some cause disease
What is sir Alexander known for?
Fleming is known for having discovered that the Penicillium rubens fungus has antibiotic properties. (He did not go on to exploit his observation.)
What type of doctor do you go to if you have a toenail fungus?
A normal doctor will do; they can give you advice on cleaning it and also provide you with antibiotic creams or cleansers.
What antibiotic will kill fungus in humans?
No antibiotics will kill fungi living anywhere. Antibiotics either kill or stop bacteria reproducing.
