Pelargonium graveolens essential oil against clinical Candida and reference isolates: insights into virulence inhibition and therapeutic perspectives (opens in new tab)

BackgroundThe rising incidence of Candida-associated infections and persistent antifungal resistance, driven by biofilm formation, highlight the need for alternative therapies. Essential oils offer promise as multi-targeted natural antifungals. This study evaluates the antifungal activity of Pelargonium graveolens essential oil (PGEO), obtained by hydrodistillation of aerial parts from the Edough region (Annaba, Algeria), against various Candida species and its effects on human cells.MethodsP...