Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.)): a putative antimicrobial agent in sexually transmitted infections
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Much research is available depicting the health benefits of tea (Camellia sinensis (L.)) for a wide variety of implications, including Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infections, vulvovaginal candidosis and vaginal bacteriosis are some of the most prevalent STIs. Several scientific studies indicate that tea is an excellent and inexpensive natural source of polyphenols, such as catechin derivatives, which are well known for their strong antimicrobial activities and are considered by many researchers as the main responsible for the beneficial health effects of this botanical species and its derivatives (extracts).
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