Open AccessHoney: a reservoir for microorganisms and an inhibitory agent for microbes.
Author(s) -
Peter B Olaitan,
O E Adeleke,
Iyabo O Ola
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
pubmed
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1729-0503
DOI - 10.5555/afhs.2007.7.3.159
Subject(s) - medicine , limiting , antimicrobial , honey bee , antibiotics , microorganism , wound care , microbiology and biotechnology , bacteria , biology , intensive care medicine , ecology , mechanical engineering , genetics , engineering
Honey is an ancient remedy for the treatment of infected wounds, which has recently been 'rediscovered' by the medical profession. The use to which honey is put in medical care is increasing daily with many authors pointing out its importance and role in wound care. There have been reports that honey contains many microorganisms including bacteria and fungi.
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