In Vitro Activity of Manuka Honey, Either Alone or in Combination With Topical Antibiotics, Against Bacteria Commonly Found in Equine Ulcerative Keratitis
Manuka honey has in vitro inhibitory and bactericidal activity against equine corneal surface pathogens including multi-resistant isolates. Further studies are required to assess potential synergistic and antagonistic effects of manuka honey in combination with antibiotics.
Authors
- J.C.M. Vernooij (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2646-9216)
- Els M. Broens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1312-6115)
- S.C. Djajadiningrat‐Laanen
- Inge J. M. Slenter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4061-6542)
- Myrthe Barvelink (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3948-6390)
- B. Brok
Institutions
- University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (NL)
- Utrecht University (NL)
- University Medical Center Utrecht (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-11-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/vop.70111
- Primary Topic
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universiteit Utrecht