Antifungal activity and mode of action of thymol and its synergism with nystatin against Candida species involved with infections in the oral cavity: an in vitro study

Table 2 The MIC of thymol and nystatin, when used in association, and their combined FIC index values

Strain	MIC of thymol	MIC of nystatin	FIC	Interpretation
Strain	(μg/mL)	(μg/mL)	FIC	Interpretation
Candida albicans	4.88	0.24	0.25	Synergism
CBS 562	4.88	0.24	0.25	Synergism
Candida tropicalis	9.76	0.24	0.25	Synergism
CBS 94	9.76	0.24	0.25	Synergism
Candida krusei	4.88	0.24	0.25	Synergism
CBS 573	4.88	0.24	0.25	Synergism

Note: MIC Minimum inhibitory concentration, FIC Fractional inhibitory concentration index

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