The high occurrence and mortality rates related to candidiasis emphasize the urgent need to
introduce new therapeutic approaches to treat this infection. Eugenol, the main phenolic …

The study evaluated the efficiency of eugenyl acetate (EA), a phytochemical in clove
essential oil, against clinical isolates of Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis, Candida …

Background The global prevalence of fungal diseases is increasing rapidly, which affects
more than a billion people every year with significant mortality rate. On the other hand, the …

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of eugenol on the integrity of the cell wall of
Candida albicans. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum fungicidal …

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

Isougenol is a phytoconstituent found in several essential oils. Since many natural products
are potent antimicrobials, the synthesis of hybrid molecules—combining the chemical …

We previously reported the antifungal properties of a monoterpene phenol “Eugenol”
against different Candida strains and have observed that the addition of methyl group to …

Most manifestations of candidiasis are associated with biofilm formation occurring on the
surfaces of host tissues and medical devices. Candida albicans is the most frequently …

The occurrence of candidiasis, including superficial infections, has recently increased
dramatically, especially in immunocompromised patients. Their treatment is often ineffective …

Candida albicans represents one of the most common fungal pathogens. Due to its
increasing incidence and the poor efficacy of available antifungals, finding novel antifungal …