Scientists have found that the skin of pumpkin contains a substance with an antibacterial effect against microbes that cause millions of cases of yeast infections in adults and infants each year.
Scientists have found that the skin of pumpkin contains a substance with an antibacterial effect against microbes that cause millions of cases of yeast infections in adults and infants each year.
Some disease-causing microbes are becoming resistant to existing antibiotics. As a result, scientists worldwide are searching for new antibiotics.
Bacterial Infections
Usually caused by group A hemolytic streptococci or coagulase-positive staphylo-coccus aureus. Appear as redness, thin yellowish crusts, and even bullae, which may be localized.
Usually caused by group A hemolytic streptococci or coagulase-positive staphylo-coccus aureus. Appear as redness, thin yellowish crusts, and even bullae, which may be localized.
In the new study, Kyung-Soo Hahm, Yoonkyung Park and colleagues extracted proteins from pumpkin rinds to see if the proteins inhibit the growth of microbes, including Candida albicans (C. albicans).
That fungus causes vaginal yeast infections, diaper rash in infants, and other health problems.
Fungal Infections
Candidiasis caused by candida albicans, seen as thrush diaper dermatitis, perineal infections, intertriginous dermatitis. Diagnosis is by clinical exam, and microscopic examination of skin scraping.
Candidiasis caused by candida albicans, seen as thrush diaper dermatitis, perineal infections, intertriginous dermatitis. Diagnosis is by clinical exam, and microscopic examination of skin scraping.
The study suggests that the pumpkin protein could be developed into a natural medicine for fighting yeast infections in humans.
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Vaginitis
Clinical diagnosis of vaginitis is based on the symptoms, such as the nature of the discharge and a pelvic examination.
Clinical diagnosis of vaginitis is based on the symptoms, such as the nature of the discharge and a pelvic examination.
The study has been published in the current issue of ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a bi-weekly publication.
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