Candicidin is an antifungal compound obtained from Streptomyces griseus.
It is active against some fungi including Candida albicans.
Candicidin is administered intravaginally in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.
[1] This bioactive compound was named candicidin, because of its high activity on Candida albicans.
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