Browsing Faculty of Natural Sciences by Author "John, Cathy Nisha"
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Is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) stage an independent risk factor for altering the periodontal status of HIV-positive patients? A South African study
John, Cathy Nisha; Stephen, Lawrence Xavier; Africa, Charlene Wilma Joyce (BMC, 2013)The immunosuppresion in HIV patients makes them highly susceptible to microbial infections. The aim of the study was to establish whether HIV stage (as depicted by CD4+ T lymphocyte counts) could independently be associated ... -
K21 compound, a potent antifungal agent: Implications for the treatment of fluconazole-resistant HIV-associated Candida species
John, Cathy Nisha; Abrantes, Pedro Miguel dos Santos; Prusty, Bhupesh; Ablashi, Dharam; Africa, Charlene Wilma Joyce (Frontiers, 2019-05-24)Background/objectives: With mucocutaneous candidiasis being highly prevalent in HIV patients, the emergence of fluconazole-resistant Candida species forms a major challenge in treating and eradicating these infections. The ...