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Original Article

Antifungal activity of geraniol and citronellol, two monoterpenes alcohols, against Trichophyton rubrum involves inhibition of ergosterol biosynthesis

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Pages 228-234 | Received 10 Jan 2014, Accepted 06 Apr 2014, Published online: 21 Nov 2014

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