Archives of Clinical and Medical Microbiology(ACMMJ)

Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Shendi University, Sudan

Publications

• Research Article   
  Detection of Antifungal Activity of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.) Ethanolic Extract on Candida Species Isolated from Clinical Specimens
  Author(s): Saeeda Salih Ahmed Salih, Khalid Saeed Hammad, Leila Mohamed A Abdelgader and Ghanem Mohammed Mahjaf*
  
  Background: For ages, Curcuma longa has been a mainstay of traditional medicine due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial qualities. The ability of C. longa extracts to prolong shelf life and stop the spoiling of many agricultural products has drawn interest in the search for natural substitutes for artificial preservatives. Candida infections have significantly increased denture wearers, particularly in immunocompromised patients. The surge in resistance to existing antifungal drugs and the increasing number of at-risk patients, along with the limited availability of antifungal medicines that often cause severe side effects, is the root of this problem. These constraints underscore the necessity to develop new and more effective antifungal agents with fewer side effects. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the antifu.. Read More»
  

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