Antimicrobial effect of acidified nitrite on dermatophyte fungi, Candida and bacterial skin pathogens
- 1 April 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Journal of Applied Microbiology
- Vol. 90 (4) , 648-652
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2672.2001.01291.x
Abstract
Aims: Nitric oxide is generated from sweat nitrite in the acidic environment of the skin surface and is thought to contribute to protection against infection. This study examined the sensitivity of ...Keywords
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