Beneficial effect of <it>Mentha suaveolens </it>essential oil in the treatment of vaginal candidiasis assessed by real-time monitoring of infection

• Main Authors: Bistoni Francesco (Author), Ragno Rino (Author), Mondello Francesca (Author), Rachini Anna (Author), Vavala Elisabetta (Author), Angiolella Letizia (Author), Pietrella Donatella (Author), Vecchiarelli Anna (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vaginal candidiasis is a frequent and common distressing disease affecting up to 75% of the women of fertile age; most of these women have recurrent episodes. Essential oils from aromatic plants have been shown to have antimicrobial...