Evaluation of the medicinal potentials of honey against Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from various forms of wound infections

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https://doi.org/10.47430/ujmr.2381.007

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Antibacterial activity, Honey, Wounds infection, Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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The rise of multidrug resistant microbial species is a major public health problem worldwide. Complementary natural sources with antimicrobial potentials including plants and plant-based products such as honey, are currently receiving great attention. As such, this study aimed to evaluate the medicinal potentials of honey by testing its antibacterial efficacy against Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates associated with wounds infection.  Clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from infected wounds such as sepsis, bite, surgical, laceration and gunshots were obtained from Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina. The antibacterial activity of honey was assayed by Agar well diffusion technique using different concentrations of honey; 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% (v/v). Minimum Inhibitory Concentration and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration of honey were also determined. The mean zone of inhibition of honey against the isolates range from  10.6 mm to 22.6 mm. Moreover, the inhibitory effects of honey at 100% (v/v) differ significantly compared to other concentrations. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of honey was determined to be 25% (v/v) while the Minimum Bactericidal Concentration was estimated to be 75% (v/v). Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolate from gunshot wound was more susceptible to honey and ciprofloxacin (control) compared to Pseudomonas aeruginosa from other wound types. This study's findings demonstrated honey's efficacy in treating wound infections. Natural products, such as honey, have enormous potential for combating antibiotic resistance. In vivo studies should be carried out to further study the impact of honey on biological systems.

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30-06-2023

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Sumayya Mansur, & Mukhtar, G.L. (2023). Evaluation of the medicinal potentials of honey against Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from various forms of wound infections . UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research (UJMR), 8(1), 61–65. https://doi.org/10.47430/ujmr.2381.007