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Dee A. Carter

Professor in Microbiology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney

Expertise: Antimicrobials, Infectious diseases

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Manuka honey possesses potent antibacterial activity, even against some antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but only via topical application, not consumption
CLAIM
Raw manuka honey kills every bacteria scientists throw at it, including antibiotic-resistant superbugs

SOURCE: Sara Burrows, Return to Now

Published: 18 Jan 2020

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