Oral Candida albicans strain diversity and maintenance in HIV positive women in South Africa.

Objective: This study investigated C. albicans strain diversity and maintenance in the oral cavity of HIV positive women over a 6 month period.

Study Design: C.

Anti-Streptococcus mutans, anti-adherence and anti-acidogenic activity of Uvaria chamae P. Beauv.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Streptococcus mutans a key pathogen, produces biofilm, acids and extracellular polysaccharides in the oral cavity; which leads to the development of dental caries. Control of these pathogenic markers can prevent dental caries. Uvaria chamae P.

Mezoneuron benthamianum inhibits cell adherence, hyphae formation, and phospholipase production in Candida albicans.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical constituents, antioxidant, antifungal, and anti-virulence activities of traditionally used Mezoneuron benthamianum leaves. Extracts were prepared using acetone and methanol, and the preliminary phytochemical screening was performed. The antioxidant activity was studied using the DPPH method.

Effect of Punica granatum on the virulence factors of cariogenic bacteria Streptococcus mutans.

Dental caries is caused by acids produced by biofilm-forming Streptococcus mutans from fermentable carbohydrates and bacterial byproducts. Control of these bacteria is important in the prevention of dental caries. This study investigated the effect of the fruit peel of Punica granatum on biofilm formation, acid and extracellular polysaccharides production (EPS) by S.

Inhibitory activity of Dodonaea viscosa var. angustifolia extract against Streptococcus mutans and its biofilm.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: The leaves of Dodonaea viscosa var. angustifolia (DVA) are traditionally used for the treatment of fever, colds, oral thrush, toothaches and related problems. Streptococcus mutans is implicated in many oral infections.