Antifungal effect of atorvastatin in comparison with fluconazole on Candida species isolated from patients undergoing head-and-neck radiotherapy
Background: Head-and-neck radiotherapy can change oral Candida species and lead to the development of refractory oral candidiasis resistant to the commonly prescribed antifungal medications such as fluconazole. Atorvastatin exerts an antifungal effect by inhibiting the synthesis of fungal wall ergos...
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| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Dental Research Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/drj.drj_550_23 |
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