Manuka Honey Tested Against Typhoid

In a new study in Pakistan 100 different floral honeys were tested for activity against typhoid. The summary shows that although a proportion of these samples displayed high levels of peroxide activity (where the honey produces hydrogen peroxide in the presence of body serum) none of these 100 samples showed the non-peroxide antimicrobial activity of New Zealand Manuka UMF21+ honey.

The full report follows:

The development of resistance to conventional anti-typhoid drugs and the recent emergence of fluoroquinolone resistance have made it very difficult and expensive to treat typhoid fever. As the therapeutic strategies become even more limited, it is imperative to …read more