Antifungal activity of Ocimum gratissimum L., Lantana camara L. & Pteleopsis suberosa Engl. & Dies used in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis in Benin

• Main Authors: Jean Robert Klotoe (Author), Brice Armand Fanou (Author), Eric Agbodjento (Author), Arnaud Houehou (Author), Lauris Fah (Author), Victorien Dougnon (Author), Phénix Assogba (Author), Frédéric Loko (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a widespread mycotic infection that affects a large proportion of women of childbearing age. Its management in traditional medicine is based on the use of medicinal plants. This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal activity of Ocimum gratissimum L.,...