Iodine induces toxicity against Candida albicans and Candida glabrata through oxidative stress

Background and Objectives: Candida species are antifungal-resistant opportunistic infections that spread through contaminated medical staff hands and hospital surfaces creating a nosocomial infection risk. Iodine´s antibacterial properties are well established; however, its antifungal properties re...

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Main Authors: Sergio Cuellar-Rufino, Omar Arroyo-Xochihua, Aranthxa Salazar-Luna, Omar Arroyo-Helguera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2022-04-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Microbiology
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Online Access:https://ijm.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijm/article/view/3451