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Medical Mycology Volume 44, 2006 - Issue 3
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Honey has an antifungal effect against Candida species

Julie Irish School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences, University of Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Dee A. Carter School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Tahereh Shokohi Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Shona E. Blair School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Pages 289-291 | Received 08 Aug 2005, Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

The incidence of Candida infections is escalating worldwide. The serious nature of these infections is compounded by increasing levels of drug resistance. We report that certain honeys have significant antifungal activity against clinical isolates of Candida species. Importantly, the minimum inhibitory concentration of these honeys would be achievable in a clinical setting.

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