Inhibition of Dermatophyte Fungi by Australian Jarrah Honey.

ABSTRACT: Superficial dermatophyte infections, commonly known as tineas, are the most prevalent fungal ailment and are increasing in incidence, leading to an interest in alternative treatments. Many floral honeys possess antimicrobial activity due to high sugar, low pH, and the production of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) from the activity of the bee-derived enzyme glucose oxidase. Australian jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) honey produces particularly high levels of H₂O₂ and has been found to be potently antifungal. This study characterized the activity of jarrah honey on fungal dermatophyte species. Jarrah honey inhibited dermatophytes with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of 1.5-3.5% (w/v), which increased to ≥25% (w/v)

SUBMITTER: Guttentag A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7918412 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature