Journal of
Yeast and Fungal Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Yeast Fungal Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2413
  • DOI: 10.5897/JYFR
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 132

Full Length Research Paper

In vitro susceptibility of vaginal Candida species to antifungal drugs in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire)

Abibatou Konaté-Touré
  • Abibatou Konaté-Touré
  • Department of Parasitology, Mycology, Animal Biology, and Zoology, Felix Houphouët-Boigny University, BPV 34, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Fulgence Kondo Kassi
  • Fulgence Kondo Kassi
  • Department of Parasitology, Mycology, Animal Biology, and Zoology, Felix Houphouët-Boigny University, BPV 34, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Estelle Gnanyo Massafoma Koné
  • Estelle Gnanyo Massafoma Koné
  • Department of Parasitology, Mycology, Animal Biology, and Zoology, Felix Houphouët-Boigny University, BPV 34, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Valérie Akoua Bédia-Tanoh
  • Valérie Akoua Bédia-Tanoh
  • Department of Parasitology, Mycology, Animal Biology, and Zoology, Felix Houphouët-Boigny University, BPV 34, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Henriette Vanga-Bosson
  • Henriette Vanga-Bosson
  • Department of Parasitology, Mycology, Animal Biology, and Zoology, Felix Houphouët-Boigny University, BPV 34, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Etienne Kpongbo Angora
  • Etienne Kpongbo Angora
  • Department of Parasitology, Mycology, Animal Biology, and Zoology, Felix Houphouët-Boigny University, BPV 34, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Sebastien Assouhoun Jean Miezan
  • Sebastien Assouhoun Jean Miezan
  • Department of Parasitology, Mycology, Animal Biology, and Zoology, Felix Houphouët-Boigny University, BPV 34, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Vincent Djohan
  • Vincent Djohan
  • Department of Parasitology, Mycology, Animal Biology, and Zoology, Felix Houphouët-Boigny University, BPV 34, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Pulchérie Christiane Kiki-Barro
  • Pulchérie Christiane Kiki-Barro
  • Department of Parasitology, Mycology, Animal Biology, and Zoology, Felix Houphouët-Boigny University, BPV 34, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Hervé Eby Ignace Menan
  • Hervé Eby Ignace Menan
  • Department of Parasitology, Mycology, Animal Biology, and Zoology, Felix Houphouët-Boigny University, BPV 34, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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William Yavo
  • William Yavo
  • Department of Parasitology, Mycology, Animal Biology, and Zoology, Felix Houphouët-Boigny University, BPV 34, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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  •  Received: 03 August 2024
  •  Accepted: 30 September 2024
  •  Published: 31 October 2024

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