Antifungal Activity of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) Emulsion Gel Compared to Nystatin on Candida albicans Stored Isolate from HIV/AIDS Patients with Oral Candidiasis

• Main Authors: Maya Wardiana (Author), Astindari (Author), Evy Ervianti (Author), Afif Nurul Hidayati (Author), Diah Mira Indramaya (Author), Pepy Dwi Endraswari (Author), Budi Utomo (Author), Dwi Murtiastutik (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Oral candidiasis (OC), frequently caused by Candida albicans, is the most common opportunistic infection in HIV/AIDS patients. Topical treatment for OC is limited. In vitro study revealed rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) essential oil has an antifungal effect. However, the essential...