Honey fights bacteria

Manuka honey has been used for millennia as a remedy for inflammation and bacterial infections. A study conducted at the University of Southampton in the U.K. reported that the honey from Down Under may be useful for decreasing the risk of infection, and helpful in preventing pathogenic bacterial colonies called biofilm from developing on catheters and other medical devices.

Catheters are used to monitor urine release or to drain it. The Journal of Pathology posted that the medical devices harbor biofilms which have been shown to cause infections and act as reservoirs for pathogens. Because catheters are often in place for …read more