Effect of Silicon dioxide coating of acrylic resin surfaces on Candida albicans adhesion.

Acrylic resin has been used in the manufacture of prostheses, however, in the oral cavity, this material starts to retain microorganisms capable of causing gingival inflammation due its porosities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the use of silicon dioxide as a coating layer applied onto acrylic resin, on the adhesion of Candida albicans (Ca). After the incubation period in Sabouraud Dextrose Broth, a total of 1 ml of the Ca suspension was added to plate wells, each well containing a specimen of acrylic resin.

Propolis extract has bioactivity on the wall and cell membrane of Candida albicans.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: The use of natural products such as propolis extract (PE) is a promising alternative when topically administered to replace conventional antifungals, mostly due to its therapeutic applications, ease of access and low toxicity. However, despite being the subject of several mycology studies, they focus primarily on exploiting their antimicrobial activity, lacking information on the mechanisms of action of PE on Candida spp., characterizing its antifungal potential.

Effects of intratracheal Fusarium solani inoculation in immunocompetent mice.

Fusariosis is an infection that is caused by fungi of the Fusarium genus. It is the second most common fungus that is associated with human fungal infections, usually in immunocompromised individuals. The incidence of such infections has been increasing, including in immunocompetent hosts.

Propolis for the Treatment of Onychomycosis.

Onychomycosis is a fungal nail infection, considered as a public health problem because it is contagious and it interferes with the quality of life. It has long and difficult treatment, with many side effects and high cost. Propolis extract (PE) is a potential alternative to conventional antifungal agents because it has low cost, accessibility, and low toxicity.

Yeasts from skin colonization are able to cross the acellular dermal matrix.

In recent decades, the prognosis for burn patients has improved considerably with the development of specialized care. The acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is a totally artificial acellular device that functions to control water loss, prevent penetration by bacteria and allow migration of endothelial cells and fibroblasts from patient tissues. However, little is known about its effectiveness against yeasts.