The effect of probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG on Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis biofilm formation: a preliminary study

• Main Authors: Mohd Fuad, Aalina Sakiina, Wan Mazlan, Wan Nur Akma, Abdul Wahab, Ridhwan, Nasruddin, Nurrul Shaqinah, Arzmi, Mohd Hafiz
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM Press 2023
• Subjects: QR Microbiology; RK Dentistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/109436/7/109436_The%20effect%20of%20probiotic%20Lactobacillus%20rhamnosus%20GG%20on%20Candida%20albicans.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/109436/; https://journals.iium.edu.my/ktn/index.php/ijohs/article/view/204

Lactobacillus rhamnosus is Gram-positive and lactic acid-producing bacterium. Meanwhile, Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis are opportunistic fungi that cause oral candidiasis. This study aimed to determine the effect of L. rhamnosus GG (LGG) on the biofilm formation of C. tropicalis and C. alb...