Study of the antifungal activity of the tested collection of Origanum vulgare, Juglans regia, Calendula officinalis, Hypericum perforatum

Abstract

Oral candidiasis is a fungal infection of the oral mucosa caused by yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida, most commonly Candida albicans. It is an opportunistic disease that usually develops in compromised patient groups – patients with weakened immunity (cancer patients, HIV-infected, diabetics); people taking antibiotics or corticosteroids; the elderly and infants; dental patients, especially denture wearers. Purpose of the work: study of the antifungal activity of a medicinal collection consisting of Origanum vulgare, Juglans regia, Calendula officinalis, Hypericum perforatum.