Introduction
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil on germ tube formation by Candida albicans isolated from denture wearers.
Methods
Ten C. albicans isolates recovered from denture wearers were tested using 10% fetal bovine serum with or without 4% R. officinalis essential oil.
Results
The essential oil from R. officinalis completely inhibited germ tube formation in the investigated C. albicans isolates.
Conclusions
The results demonstrate that the essential oil of R. officinalis modulates C. albicans pathogenicity through its primary virulence factor (i.e., germ tube formation was suppressed).
Candida albicans ; Germ Tube; Rosmarinus officinalis