Manuka honey dressing: An effective treatment for chronic wound infections

Abstract The battle against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) wound infection is becoming more difficult as drug resistance is widespread and the incidence of MRSA in the community increases. Manuka honey dressing has long been available as a non-antibiotic treatment in the manageme...

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Published in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2008-01, Vol.46 (1), p.55-56
Main Authors: Visavadia, Bhavin G, Honeysett, Jan, Danford, Martin H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged, 80 and over
Anti-Infective Agents, Local - therapeutic use
Bandages
Biological and medical sciences
Chronic wound infection
Dentistry
Honey
Humans
Male
Manuka honey dressing
Medical sciences
Methicillin Resistance
Middle Aged
MRSA
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Staphylococcus aureus - drug effects
Surgery
Surgical Wound Infection - microbiology
Surgical Wound Infection - therapy
Wound Infection - microbiology
Wound Infection - therapy
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Summary:Abstract The battle against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) wound infection is becoming more difficult as drug resistance is widespread and the incidence of MRSA in the community increases. Manuka honey dressing has long been available as a non-antibiotic treatment in the management of chronic wound infections. We have been using honey-impregnated dressings successfully in our wound care clinic and on the maxillofacial ward for over a year.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2006.09.013