title: Use of potassium sorbate for treatment of fungal infections.
abstract: One hundred and twenty-two cases of vaginal fungal infections treated with potassium sorbate are presented. A new method of follow-up home application by means of vaginal tampons is tried. Relief of symptoms is prompt, and yeast organism disappear; the safety and superior efficacy of a strengthened (3%) solution is established. Treatment of fungal infections in males is also discussed.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000187:drug effects; D000328:Adult; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002208:Caproates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005231:Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D052576:Menstrual Hygiene Products; D009181:Mycoses / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D011539:Pruritus Vulvae / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D014247:Trichomonas Vaginitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D014246:Trichomonas vaginalis / Q000187:drug effects; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D002208:Caproates; D005231:Fatty Acids, Unsaturated