Gentamicin differs from streptomycin in that:
A. It is less nephrotoxic
B. It is used for pseudomonas infections
C. It is not effective in tuberculosis
D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct

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Answer :

D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct

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