Beneficial effect of <it>Mentha suaveolens </it>essential oil in the treatment of vaginal candidiasis assessed by real-time monitoring of infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vaginal candidiasis is a frequent and common distressing disease affecting up to 75% of the women of fertile age; most of these women have recurrent episodes. Essential oils from aromatic plants have been shown to have antimicrobial...

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Main Authors: Bistoni Francesco, Ragno Rino, Mondello Francesca, Rachini Anna, Vavala Elisabetta, Angiolella Letizia, Pietrella Donatella, Vecchiarelli Anna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/11/18