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Scientists reveal honey could "reverse antibacterial resistance"
Apr 13 2011
The research was revealed at the Society for General Microbiology's Spring Conference, which is currently taking place in Harrogate.
Studies carried out by Professor Rose Cooper from the University of Wales Institute in Cardiff and her team have analysed the ways in which this particular type of honey interacts with certain kinds of bacteria.
These include MRSA, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Group A Streptococci.
To date, modern medicine has not typically used manuka honey as part of its treatments as its "mechanisms of action" are unknown.
"Our findings with streptococci and pseudomonads suggest that manuka honey can hamper the attachment of bacteria to tissues which is an essential step in the initiation of acute infections," commented Professor Cooper.
She added that existing antibiotics could better tackle drug-resistant infections when used in tandem with manuka honey.
The Society for General Microbiology's Spring Conference began on April 11th and is set to run until the 14th.
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