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Antifungal Antibiotics -

Nystatin, a product of Streptomyces is used as cream or ointment or in suppository form, for infection of oral cavity, vagina or intestine due to Candida alhicans.

Griseofulvin is used for fungal infections of skin, hair and nails. It is effective against ringworm and eczema. This is a product of Penicillium.

For serious systemic fungal infections, amphotericin B is used. This is effective for organisms of histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, cryptococcosis etc.