In vitro antifungal activity of the aqueous extract of scutellaria baicalensis Georgi root against Candida albicans

Authors

Kin Sing Wong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Wai Kei Paul Tsang, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Vocational Training CouncilFollow

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Dr TSANG Wai Kei Paul

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