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Manuka honey 'could help fight superbugs'

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Manuka honey could be used to combat some of the most hard-to-treat infections that are resistant to powerful antibiotics, scientists say.



Lab experiments show it can clear bacteria found in festering wounds and contaminated hospital surfaces.



It works by breaking down the defences bacteria use against antibiotics, making it useful in treating superbug infections such as MRSA.



The results were presented at a Society for General Microbiology meeting.



Professor Rose Cooper from the University of Wales Institute Cardiff found a variety of honey from bees foraging on manuka trees in New Zealand proved effective.

Full article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13047332



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