Both Manuka and Non-Manuka Honey Types Inhibit Antibiotic Resistant Wound-Infecting Bacteria

Postoperative infections are a major concern in United States hospitals, accounting for roughly 20% of all hospital-acquired infections yearly. Wound-infecting bacteria, in particular, have a high rate of drug resistance (up to 65%), creating life-threatening complications. Manuka honey, native to N...

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Main Authors: Samantha R. Hewett, Stephany D. Crabtrey, Esther E. Dodson, C. Alexander Rieth, Richard M. Tarkka, Kari Naylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/11/8/1132