Do raspberry extracts and fractions have antifungal or anti-adherent potential against Candida spp.?

The oral cavity is inhabited by a rich and varied microbial flora ecosystem. Both bacteria (such as Streptococcus mutans and Staphylococcus epidermidis) and fungi (such as Candida spp.) are present and coexist, especially in the dental plaque, commonly growing in biofilms. Candida spp., particularly Candida albicans but also Candida glabrata and sometimes Candida parapsilosis, are among the main colonisers of the oral cavity and play an important role in many oral diseases [1]. Various Candida spp.
Source: International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tags: Themed Issue: Recent Advances in Antimicrobial and Bacterial Resistance Source Type: research