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No antibiotics will kill fungi living anywhere. Antibiotics either kill or stop bacteria reproducing.

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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.


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.


What is the sourc of the antibiotic penicillin?

fungus


What is the source of the antibiotic penicillin?

Fungus


Should this antibiotic be administered to humans with bacterial infections?

No, it would kill the intestinal flora


An important antibiotic derived from fungus?

penicillin


What do bacteria produce to kill other bacteria apart from toxin?

Some bacteria and other organisms produce antibiotics which mean "against life". These can kill other organisms. The antibiotic penicillin was discovered barbecue an agar plate streaked with a bacteria had a fungus contaminant and an area of clearing was seen around it. This area had an antibiotic made by the fungus and it stopped the growth of the bacteria.


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.


Which fungus kills pesticides?

Fungus does not kill pesticides, pesticides (fungicide to be exact) kill fungus.


Does disinfectant effectively kill fungus?

Yes, disinfectants can effectively kill fungus.


Does acid effectively kill fungus?

Yes, acid can effectively kill fungus.