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  • Fungal Origins of Antibiotics: Penicillin, Cephalosporins & Macrolides
    * Penicillin: This antibiotic is produced by the fungus Penicillium chrysogenum. It is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including pneumonia, meningitis, and syphilis.

    * Cephalosporins: These antibiotics are produced by the fungus Acremonium chrysogenum. They are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, and urinary tract infections.

    * Macrolides: These antibiotics are produced by the fungus Streptomyces erythreus. They are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, and ear infections.

    * Polymyxins: These antibiotics are produced by the fungus Bacillus polymyxa. They are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including pneumonia, sepsis, and urinary tract infections.

    * Nystatin: This antifungal medication is produced by the fungus Streptomyces noursei. It is used to treat a variety of fungal infections, including oral thrush, vaginal yeast infections, and diaper rash.

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