African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

In vitro study on the anti-microbial efficacy of Aloe vera against Candida albicans

T. Jeevitha
  • T. Jeevitha
  • Department of Microbiology, Karpagam University, Coimbatore, India.
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K. Deepa
  • K. Deepa
  • Department of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, India.
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A. Michael
  • A. Michael
  • Department of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, India.
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  •  Received: 18 June 2015
  •  Accepted: 25 September 2015
  •  Published: 28 October 2018

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