Candida species

In-vitro Antifungal Activity of Ethanol Plant Extracts of Moringa oleifera, Vernonia amygdalina and Ocimum gratissimum against Some Clinical Candida Species

Joachim Ohiakwu Ezeadila, Christian Chibuzo Uba, Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Peace Chidimma Ilo, Christian Chinedu Orji & Chukwuebuka Chisom Anene · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Vaginal candidiasis, primarily caused by microorganisms belonging to the Candida genus, is a common fungal infection prevalent among millions of women worldwide and can lead to significant morbidity. The treatment of Candida infections has often relied on antifungal drugs such as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101490

Antifungal Susceptibility Patterns of Vulvovaginal Candida species among Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, South Western Uganda

Kiguli James Mukasa, Itabangi Herbert, Atwine Daniel, Kibuka Livingstone Sserunkuma, Bazira Joel & Byarugaba Frederick · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: To identify the Candida species that cause vulvovaginal candidiasis and determine their antifungal susceptibility patterns. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study.  Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the antenatal clinic of Mbarara Regional Refe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13804

Exoenzymes Activity and Biofilm Production in Candida Species Isolated from Various Clinical Specimens in Benha University Hospital, Egypt

Enas Sh. Khater & Mohamed H. Al-Nory · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Background: The frequency of severe systemic fungal diseases has increased in the last few decades. Aims: This study was done to speciate the candida isolates, to determine their antifungal susceptibility pattern and to detect biofilm formation and exoenzymes (phospholipase and p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/7879