Open AccessA COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF GARLIC AND PROPOLIS EXTRACTS AGAINST CANDIDAALBICANS WITH AMPHOTERICIN-B AS CONTROL - AN IN-VITRO STUDY.
Author(s) -
Annaji Sreedhar,
Haritha T. V,
B Radhika,
Sreedevi Keeneri,
Amit Walvekar,
Uthappa K.B,
Amal Hari,
Ansu Emmanuel
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of scientific research
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.36106/2605076
Subject(s) - propolis , candida albicans , amphotericin b , microbiology and biotechnology , antibiotics , antimicrobial , biology , periodontitis , corpus albicans , traditional medicine , antifungal , medicine , dentistry
-Oral candidiasis is an infection of oral cavity caused by an over growth of candida species. The proportions of yeast in theperiodontal pockets are similar to some of periodontal bacteria, thus suggesting the possible role of Candida species in pathogenesis of periodontalpocket. The plant extract such as garlic and propolis, contain bioactive components which act against these organisms with no or less side effectsthan by the conventional antibiotics.Objectives: - To evaluate the efficacy of garlic and propolis extracts against candida albicans and compare it with Amphotericin-B as control at 3different concentrationsMethodology: - Subgingival plaque samples were collected and selectively cultivated for candida albicans. The antimicrobial activity of propolisand garlic was assessed and compared with Amphotericin-B.Conclusion: Garlic extract can be used as a potent agent in the eradication of candida albicans in chronic periodontitis patient.