Which of the Following Would Be Useful for Treating Candida

Question

Which of the following would be useful for treating Candida?
A) an azole
B) a fusion inhibitor
C) a macrolide
D) a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor

Accepted Answer

Azoles, such as fluconazole, are commonly used in the treatment of Candida infections as they inhibit the synthesis of ergosterol, a key component of fungal cell membranes, leading to fungal cell death. Fusion inhibitors (B), macrolides (C), and nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (D) are not effective against Candida as they target different types of microorganisms or viruses.