title: Honey has an antifungal effect against Candida species.
abstract: The incidence of Candida infections is escalating worldwide. The serious nature of these infections is compounded by increasing levels of drug resistance. We report that certain honeys have significant antifungal activity against clinical isolates of Candida species. Importantly, the minimum inhibitory concentration of these honeys would be achievable in a clinical setting.
authors.affiliation: School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. j.irish@mmb.usyd.edu.au
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Irish
authors.forename: Dee A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: Tahereh
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shokohi
authors.forename: Shona E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Blair
mesh_terms: D002177:Candidiasis / Q000628:therapy*; D006722:Honey; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests