Title
In vitro antifungal activity of the aqueous extract of scutellaria baicalensis Georgi root against Candida albicans
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Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2009
DOI
10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2009.03.007
Abstract
Candida albicans is one of the most prevalent human fungal pathogens and causes candidiasis. It exists as part of the normal flora in healthy individuals but becomes life-threatening in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), cancer or organ transplantation. Conventional treatments rely on polyenes, azoles and echinocandins, but hepatotoxicity and poor gastrointestinal absorption have been documented. The emergence of resistant isolates from previously susceptible species has also been reported.
Source Publication
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
Volume Number
34
Issue Number
3
ISSN
0924-8579
First Page
284
Last Page
285
Recommended Citation
Wong, K.,& Tsang, W. (2009). In vitro antifungal activity of the aqueous extract of scutellaria baicalensis Georgi root against Candida albicans. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 34 (3), 284-285. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2009.03.007