Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance is an inevitable evolutionary event. Pathogenic strains of Candida spp. have been increasing in a number of cases, so candidiasis has become a serious public health problem. Alternative therapeutic approaches are gaining "space" and attention in the treatment of fungal diseases. This study is a systematic review, using the identification, selection, inclusion, and exclusion criteria of the PRISMA method. Works were selected and separated in 5 tables. The Lactobacillus spp. causing opposite effects against several pathogenic microorganisms, being considered one of the probiotic that play essential functions of immunomodulation in the intestinal mucosa, with beneficial effects, restores and promotes the maintenance of vaginal microbiota. It is clear from the data investigated that the use of Lactobacillus may be an alternative therapeutic approach for the treatment or control of the spread of Candida species responsible for candidiasis.

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