Urolog. pro Praxi, 2006; 6: 274-275

USE OF HONEY FOR THE TREATMENT OF INFECTED WOUNDS

MUDr. Lukáš Bittner2, Ing. Dalibor Titěra CSc1, doc. MUDr. Michael Urban2, MUDr. Robert Grill2, MUDr. Tomáš Novotný2, MUDr. Zdeněk Otava2
1 Výzkumný ústav včelařský Dol
2 Urologická klinika 3. LF UK a FN KV v Praze

Honey is an ancient remedy for the treatment of infected wounds. In laboratory studies, it has been shown to have antimicrobial activity against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi. Wound healing properties of honey are being evaluated with successful results providing an opportunity for its broader use.

Keywords: Key words: infection, honey, healing, Fournier‘s gangrene, MRSA.

Published: January 1, 2007  Show citation

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Bittner L, Titěra D, Urban M, Grill R, Novotný T, Otava Z. USE OF HONEY FOR THE TREATMENT OF INFECTED WOUNDS. Urol. praxi. 2006;7(6):274-275.
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