Antifungal activity of eugenol and clove leaf essential oil (Syzygium aromaticum L.) against clinical isolates of candida species

Candida species are causative microorganisms of oropharyngeal, vulvovaginal, and skin infections. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum L.) eugenol oil have considerable antifungal activity against human pathogenic fungi, including species. The anticandidal action the studied oils is significantly dependent on concentration further main minor constituents with well-known effects must additional synergistic activities. This study was conducted to compare clove leaf essential determine role content other than in as an isolates from HIV-AIDS patients. Methods: vitro test using disk diffusion method zone inhibition concentrations 5%, 10%, 15% well which equivalent at 10% 40