Is Gentamicin Anti-Fungal? Understanding This Antibiotic's Role
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Over 1.5 million Americans get a fungal infection each year, but the treatments are distinctly different from those for bacterial illnesses. This often leads to confusion about medication effectiveness, particularly asking: is gentamicin anti-fungal? The straightforward answer is no; gentamicin is an antibiotic that specifically targets bacteria and is not effective against fungi.
