Antimicrobial activitiy of oak honey (Quercus spp.) on the biofilm microorganisms
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to determine antimicrobial properties of oak honey on biofilm microorganisms and its potential usage.
Material and Methods: The oak honey was collected in 2 years from the same region (OHPH/OHSH). Susceptibility patterns of clinical strains of three bacteria (Escherichia coli-ATCC 35218), (Staphyllococcus aureus-ATCC 29213) , (Pseudomonas aeruginosa -ATCC 27853) and one yeast (Candida albicans -ATCC 10231) strains that can form biofilm communities to oak honey were assessed by the disc diffusion method.
Results: The results revealed that oak honey has high level of antimicrobial activity to the pathogens. The antifungal activity against C. albicans was not measured clearly though, bacteriostatic effect showed itself as a secondary zone.
Conclusion: Oak honey might have a big potential for its antimicrobial properties in near future.
Keywords
Honeydew honey , honey bee , biofilm bacteria , antimicrobial effect
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