Inhibition of Candida albicans by Lactobacillus acidophilus.
Candida albicans grew at pH 4.6 or above in nutrient broth containing 5% glucose but was retarded at pH 7.7 by filtrates of Lactobacillus acidophilus grown in casitone broth. Vaginal implantation of nonfermented acidophilus milk, yogurt, or low-fat milk for preventing recurrence of monilia vaginitis subsequent to treatment with Nystatin was studied with 30 women. Reinfections within 3 mo according to product received were: no milk product, 3; yogurt, 1; nonfermented acidophilus milk, 1; and low-fat milk, 0.
D000818:Animals; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000254:growth & development*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007779:Lactobacillus acidophilus; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy