In vitro synergism of simvastatin and fluconazole against Candida species
Systemic fungal infections are responsible for high mortality rates. Several species of fungi may be involved, but Candida spp. is the most prevalent. Simvastatin is used to lower cholesterol and also exhibits antifungal action. The aim of this study was to evaluate the synergistic action of simvast...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade de São Paulo
2012-08-01
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| Series: | Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0036-46652012000400003&lng=en&tlng=en |