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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12306/263| Title: | Evaluation of the antifungal activity of callistemon citrinus leaf extracts against saprophytic zygomycetes isolated in Bushenyi District, Uganda |
| Authors: | Micheni, Nkatha Lisa |
| Keywords: | Callistemon citrinus Saprophytic zygomycetes Bushenyi District Uganda |
| Issue Date: | 2013 |
| Publisher: | Kampala International University |
| Abstract: | ygomycetes are saprophytic filamentous fungi that are abundant in soil and decaying matter. They cause severe infections in immunocompromised persons with very high mortality rates of 75-95%. The antifungal drugs in clinical use are associated with severe adverse effects and are not affordable due to their high prices. This calls for a search of antifungal drugs that are affordable, easily accessible and effective against Zygomycetes. Callistemon citrinus which is a cosmopolitan plant has been reported to have antimicrobial properties and might be able to offer a solution. |
| Description: | Abstract is currently available in soft copy |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12306/263 |
| Appears in Collections: | Masters of Micro-biology |
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