Comparison of in vitro activities of 17 antifungal drugs against a panel of 20 dermatophytes by using a microdilution assay

J Clin Microbiol. 2003 Oct;41(10):4817-9. doi: 10.1128/JCM.41.10.4817-4819.2003.

Abstract

The in vitro activities of 17 antifungal drugs against a panel of 20 dermatophytes comprising 6 different species were determined using a microdilution assay according to the NCCLS M38-P method with some modifications. Terbinafine was the most potent systemic drug while tolnaftate and amorolfine were the most active topical agents.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Arthrodermataceae / classification
  • Arthrodermataceae / drug effects*
  • Dermatomycoses / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests / methods

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents