The prevalence and fatality rates with biofilm-associated candidal infections have remained
a challenge to the medical fraternity despite major advances in the field of antifungal …

Candida albicans is the causative agent of fatal systemic candidiasis. Due to limitations of
antifungals, new drugs are needed. The anti-virulence effect of plant essential oils (EOs) …

Fungi from the genus Candida are very important human and animal pathogens. Many
strains can produce biofilms, which inhibit the activity of antifungal drugs and increase the …

The present study demonstrates the antifungal potential of chemically characterized
essential oil (EO) of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume on Candida spp. biofilm and …

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Oils of Cymbopogon citratus and Syzygium
aromaticum have been used in traditional medicine to treat fungal infections of skin, mouth …

Dental prosthesis supports Candida species growth and may predispose the oral cavity to
lesions. C. tropicalis has emerged as a colonizer of prosthesis and has shown resistance to …

Background Recurrence and resistance of Candida spp. infections is associated with the
ability of these microorganisms to present several virulence patterns such as …

Role of biofilm in disease development and enhance tolerance to antifungal drugs among
Candida species has necessitated search for new anti-fungal treatment strategy …

Candida spp. can form biofilms on mucosal surfaces and epithelial cells as well as on
devices implanted in the body such as catheters and dentures, which are thought to underlie …

The inhibitory effect of 30 plant oils was evaluated against biofilm forming Candida albicans
strain (CA I) isolated from clinical samples, which was sensitive to 4 µg/ml of fluconazole …