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Can honey kill resistant bacteria?
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Yes: Medicinal grade honey is used as a debriding and antibacterial treatment for necrotic and infected wounds. It has antibacterial properties active against many bacteria including multiply drug resistant ones.
Answered 1/18/2019
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