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Hospitals turn to honey to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria

» In order to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria, hospitals around the world are turning to an ancient remedy: honey. Laboratory attempts to create a honey-resistant bacteria have so far failed.
 [ 11.13.06 ]


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The antibiotic properties of honey have bee discussed for a while: specifically Manuka honey which is now twice the price of any other. I think the bacteria gorge on it, then die of diabetes. A theory which I doubt will survive peer-review.

Are there any existing microbiological lab protocols to test honey as an antibiotic against Staph Aureus. If there are can you mail it for me ?



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