Some common pathogens sensitive to Manuka honey include E-Coli, Staphylococcus aureus (both methicillin sensitive and resistant strains), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida sp, and Dermatophilus congolensis (R Cooper (2008), EM Chandler (2014), Molan (1992)). Infected equine carpal wound. Manuka AD 10 x 12,5 cm dressing applied. Improvement after 4 days with a single dressing About Georgie: Georgie Hollis, BSc is an independent specialist in wound management and dressing technologies working closely with the British Veterinary Nursing Association and the British Equine Veterinary Association. Author of many articles and a frequent speaker at national and international conferences at both veterinary and nursing level, Georgie is a member of the European Wound Management Association and is past secretary of the Veterinary Wound Healing Association. Georgie’s day-to-day role involves running an evidence based support service for vets and nurses treating challenging wounds in practice. She is currently working towards an MRes in Veterinary Medicine at Nottingham Vet School reviewing wound-healing outcomes in clinical practice. References: Adeleke, O. E., J. O. Olaitan, and E. I. Okpekpe. (2006) “Comparative antibacterial activity of honey and gentamicin against Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa." Annals of burns and fire disasters 19.4 (2006): 201. M Chandler, Alysia Parnell, Patricia A Martin, Gary Muscatello (2014). The University of Sydney, The University Of Sydney, NSW, Australia. Antimicrobial effects of honey on three problematic bacterial pathogens seen in the horse. Society for Microbiology Annual Scientific Meeting 2014. Cooper R (2008) Using Honey to inhibit wound pathogens. Nursing Times, 23 January 2008. http://www.nursingtimes.net/usinghoney-to-inhibit-wound-pathogens/573427. fullarticle Creasy S (2015) 2nd May. Special Investigation. Manuka Honey: A Mirky Mire. The Grocer. P.26-32. www.thegrocer.co.uk Molan, P.C (1992) The antibacterial nature of honey: 1. The nature of the antibacterial activity. Bee World. 73:1,5-28. Molan, P.C. Betts, J.A. (2004) Clinical usage of honey as a wound dressing: an update. Journal of Wound Care; 13: 9, 353–356. KRUUSE© September 2016 · 19586 INT www.kruuse.com
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