The Role of Bee Products in the Control of Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilm Formation

Ulaş ACARÖZ | Fatih Ramazan İSTANBULLUGİL | Damla ARSLAN ACARÖZ

The discovery of antibiotics saved many lives. Infections were not as deadly a problem for clinicians as they once were. However, due to inappropriate and excessive use of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance has increased dramatically worldwide. Infectious diseases are becoming more challenging to control, and they cause increased morbidity and mortality. Also, a significant risk to human health is posed by infections associated with biofilms. To combat these drug-resistant microorganisms, several novel and alternative strategies have been identified. Bee products such as honey, bee pollen, pro ...Daha fazlası