In vitro activity of Spirulina platensis water extract against different Candida species isolated from vulvo-vaginal candidiasis cases.

The high incidence of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis, combined with the growing problems about azole resistance and toxicity of antifungal drugs, highlights the need for the development of new effective strategies for the treatment of this condition. In this context, natural compounds represent promising...

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Main Authors: Antonella Marangoni, Claudio Foschi, Matteo Micucci, Rogers Alberto Nahui Palomino, Tullia Gallina Toschi, Beatrice Vitali, Luca Camarda, Mara Mandrioli, Marta De Giorgio, Rita Aldini, Ivan Corazza, Alberto Chiarini, Roberto Cevenini, Roberta Budriesi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5708745?pdf=render