ABSTRACT
[Objective] To observe the therapeutic effect of Zhuye Shigao Decoction (ZSD) for the treatment of deep candidiasis in mice. [Methods] One hundred and sixty mice were randomized into immunosuppressive (IS) group and non-immunosuppressive (NIS) group, 80 in each group. The IS mice were given with intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide 200mg/kg and the NIS mice were given with normal saline 0.2mL. Five days later, both groups were vaccinated with Candida albicans solution 0.2 mL through the caudal veins (8 ? 109/L for the NIS mice and 3 ? 109/L for the IS mice). Three hours after vaccination, 20 of the two groups were treated with ZSD 30g/kg, 20 with fluconazole (Img/kg for IS mice and 0.5mg/kg for NIS mice), 20 with ZSD and fluconazole (the medication interval being one hour) and other 20 with same volume of distilled water. The treatment lasted 7 days and the mean survival time and survival colony in the kidney were observed. [Results] ZSD prolonged the survival time (P