TABLE 4. Species of Candida genus isolated from oral cavity of 48 patients, before and after the use of vinegar solution.
| Species | Before the use of vinegar solution | After the use of vinegar solution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of strains | % | Number of strains | % | |
| C. albicans | 37 | 59.7 | 34 | 77.3 |
| C. glabrata | 8 | 12.9 | 3 | 6.8 |
| C. tropicalis | 6 | 9.7 | 4 | 9.1 |
| C. krusei | 6 | 9.7 | 3 | 6.8 |
| C. guilliermondii | 3 | 4.8 | - | - |
| C. lusitaniae | 1 | 1.6 | - | - |
| C. parapsilosis | 1 | 1.6 | - | - |
| Total | 62 | 100 | 44 | 100 |