• Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg · Jan 2008

    Case Reports

    Manuka honey dressing: An effective treatment for chronic wound infections.

    • Bhavin G Visavadia, Jan Honeysett, and Martin H Danford.
    • Maxillofacial Unit, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford Surrey, UK. bhavin.visavadia@nwlh.nhs.uk
    • Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2008 Jan 1;46(1):55-6.

    AbstractThe 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.

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