In Vitro Antifungal Activity of Clove Oil against Candida Albicans Isolated from Clinical Samples

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 4021-4025
Author(s):  
Noura Berakdar ◽  
Abdulkarim Radwan
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Vaginal Candidiasis ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Clove Oil ◽  
Antifungal Antibiotics

The main goal of this study was to investigate the antifungal activity of clove oil against candida albicans of vaginal candidiasis in females from Syria. An in vitro study was carried out using the following Candida albicans strains involved in vaginal candidiasis using the well diffusion (WD) testing.Candida albicans (ATCC 90028) and 15 strains were compiled from Aleppo University Hospital. These strains were collected from women having vaginal candidiasis. The antifungal activity of clove oil was determined in the form of inhibition zone using antifungal assay by agar WD testing.In all experiments, the obtained results indicated that clove oil has inhibitory effects on Candida albicans (ATCC 90028) and against15 fungal strains. This study showed that clove oil was active against the tested Candida albicans strains. Clove oil was more effective against Candida albicans compared to the antifungal antibiotics nystatin, ketoconazole and itraconazol. Clove oil may have potential for use in the development of clinically useful antifungal preparations. Therefore, clove oil might be clinically effective in the natural prevention treatment of vaginal candidiasis.       

Antifungal Activity of Peppermint Oil against Candida Albicans Isolated from Urine Samples

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 4611-4615
Author(s):  
Noura Berakda ◽  
Abdulkarim Radwan
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Antifungal Drugs ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Peppermint Oil

Fungal infections with candida species are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Situation is further worsened by increasing resistance to antifungal drugs. In this study, we sought to investigate the antifungal activity of peppermint oil against candida albicans of urinary tract candidiasis in females from Syria. An in vitro study was carried out using the following Candida albicans strains involved in urinary tract candidiasis using well diffusion (WD) testing: Candida albicans (ATCC 90028) and 15 strains were compiled from Aleppo university Hospital. It was taken from women having urinary tract candidiasis. The antifungal activity of peppermint oil was determined in the form of inhibition zone using antifungal assay agar WD testing. In all experiments, the obtained results indicated that peppermint oil has inhibitory effects on Candida albicans (ATCC 90028) and some 15 strains. This study showed that peppermint oil was active against the tested Candida albicans strains. Peppermint oil was more effective against Candida albicans compared to fluconazole. Peppermint oil may have potential for use in the development of clinically useful antifungal preparations. Therefore, peppermint oil might be highly effective in the natural prevention treatment of urinary tract candidiasis.

Antifungal activity of four commercially available intense sweeteners against candida albicans - An In vitro study

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Subramaniam Ramanarayanan ◽  
Sakeenabi Basha ◽  
Mahesh Hiregoudar ◽  
PrashantGoudar Manjunath ◽  
Simpy Mittal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study

scholarly journals Antifungal Activity of Xylitol against Candida albicans: An in vitro Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Talattof ◽  
Azita Azad ◽  
Maryam Zahed ◽  
Nazanin Shahradnia
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study

scholarly journals Uji daya hambat ekstrak daun mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia L.) terhadap pertumbuhan Candida albicans secara in vitro

e-GIGI ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivia C. Simatupang ◽  
Jemmy Abidjulu ◽  
Krista V. Siagian
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Morinda Citrifolia ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Post Test

Abstract: Candida albicans is a normal flora of the mouth, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract and the female genital but it becomes pathogen if there is a predisposing factor. Approximately 85-95% of oral candida infections are caused by C. albicans that is usually attached to the labial mucosa, buccal mucosa, the dorsal parts of the tongue and palate. Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) is already known as a medical plant; one of it parts that has a medicinal effect is the leaf that contains anthraquinon as an antifungal. This study was aimed to determine the effect of noni leaf extract to the growth of C. albicans. This was a true experimental in vitro study with the post test only group design. The Kirby-Bauer method with filter paper was used to evaluate the sensitivity of C. albicans to mengkudu leaf extract. Leaves samples were extracted by using maceration process with ethanol 96%. C. albicans obtained from the pure stock of Laboratory of Microbiology Pharmacy Faculty of Math and Science, University of Sam Ratulangi. The results showed that the inhibition zone diameter of noni leaf extract on the growth of C. albicans was 16 mm (strong inhibition category). Conclusion: Noni leaf extract (Morinda citrifolia L.) had an inhibitory effect on Candida albicans.Keywords: Mengkudu leaf (Morinda citrifolia L.), Candida albicans, inhibition zone Abstrak: Candida albicans merupakan anggota flora normal rongga mulut, saluran pernafasan, saluran pencernaan, dan genital wanita namun dapat menjadi patogen jika terdapat faktor predisposisi. Sekitar 85-95% infeksi kandidiasis oral disebabkan oleh C albicans yang biasanya melekat pada mukosa labial, mukosa bukal, dorsum lidah dan palatum. Tanaman mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia L.) telah dikenal sebagai tumbuhan obat. Salah satu bagian tanaman mengkudu yang memiliki efek obat ialah daunnya karena adanya kandungan antrakuinon yang bersifat antijamur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efek ekstrak daun mengkudu terhadap pertumbuhan C. albicans. Jenis penelitian ini ialah eksperimental laboratorik secara in vitro dengan post test only group design. Pengujian menggunakan metode Kirby-Bauer berbahan kertas saring. Sampel daun diekstraksi dengan proses maserasi menggunakan etanol 96%. Jamur C. albicans diambil dari stok biakan jamur murni Laboratorium Farmasi FMIPA Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan diameter zona hambat ekstrak daun mengkudu terhadap pertumbuhan C. albicans 16 mm yang tergolong kriteria zona hambat kuat. Simpulan: Ekstrak daun mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia L.) mempunyai daya hambat terhadap jamur Candida albicans.Kata kunci: daun mengkudu, Candida albicans, zona hambat

scholarly journals Antifungal properties of Foeniculum vulgare, Carum carvi and Eucalyptus sp. essential oils against Candida albicans strains

2013 ◽  
pp. 195-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelica Skrobonja ◽  
Dafina Delic ◽  
Maja Karaman ◽  
Milan Matavulj ◽  
Mirjana Bogavac
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Foeniculum Vulgare ◽  
Minimum Fungicidal Concentration ◽  
Carum Carvi ◽  
Microdilution Method

Aromatic plants are among the most important sources of biologically active secondary metabolites, with high antimicrobal potential. This study was carried out to examine in vitro antifungal activity of Foeniculum vulgare (Apiaceae), Carum carvi (Apiaceae) and Eucalyptus sp.(Myrtaceae) essential oils against three Candida albicans strains of different origin (laboratory-CAL, human pulmonary-CAH and ATCC10231-CAR). The essential oils were screened on C. albicans using disc and well-diffusion and microdilution method, and compared to Nystatine and Fluconazole as standard anti-mycotics. The activity of tested oils was expressed by inhibition zone diameter (mm), minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) (mg/ml). The results indicated that studied essential oils show antifungal activity against all three isolates of C. albicans. It was observed that each oil exhibits different degree of antifungal activity depending on the oil concentration applied as well as on analyzed strain of C. albicans. Carum carvi demonstrated the strongest antifungal effect to all tested strains, showing the lowest MIC values (0.03mg/ml for CAL, 0.06mg/ml for CAH, and 0.11mg/ml for CAR, respectively). Eucalyptus sp. exhibited the lowest antifungal activity, with MIC values ranging from 0.11 mg/ml for CAL to 0.45 mg/ml for both CAH and CAR.

scholarly journals Voice Prosthesis Coated with Sustained Release Varnish Containing Clotrimazole Shows Long-Term Protection against Candida albicans: An In Vitro Study

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (17) ◽  
pp. 5395
Author(s):  
Ronit Vogt Sionov ◽  
Irith Gati ◽  
David Kirmayer ◽  
Michael Friedman ◽  
Doron Steinberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Sustained Release ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Voice Prosthesis ◽  
Major Health Problem

Fungal biofilm formation on voice prosthesis (VP) is a major health problem that requires repeated replacement of the prosthesis. Candida albicans is one of the pathogens that frequently inhabits the VP. We proposed that coating VPs with sustained-release varnish (SRV) containing clotrimazole (CTZ) might prevent fungal biofilm formation. The long-term antifungal activities of SRV-CTZ- versus SRV-placebo-coated VPs was tested daily by measuring the inhibition zone of C. albicans seeded on agar plates or by measuring the fungal viability of C. albicans in suspension. The extent of biofilm formation on coated VPs was analyzed by confocal microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. We observed that SRV-CTZ-coated VPs formed a significant bacterial inhibition zone around the VPs and prevented the growth of C. albicans in suspension during the entire testing period of 60 days. Fungal biofilms were formed on placebo-coated VPs, while no significant biofilms were observed on SRV-CTZ-coated VPs. HPLC analysis shows that CTZ is continuously released during the whole test period of 60 days at a concentration above the minimal fungistatic concentration. In conclusion, coating VPs with an SRV-CTZ film is a potential effective method for prevention of fungal infections and biofilm formation on VPs.

scholarly journals Antifungal Activity of Aloe Vera Leaf and Gel Extracts Against Candida albicans: An In Vitro Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
M Shilpa ◽  
A Veena Shetty ◽  
Vinaya Bhat ◽  
Mora SR Reddy ◽  
Prashant Punde
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study
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