Antifungal activity of four honeys of different types from Algeria against pathogenic yeast: Candida albicans and Rhodotorula sp.

Mustafa, Ahmed M.; Djebli, Noureddine; Saad, Aissat; Abdelmelek, Meslem; Abdelkader, B.

doi:10.1016/s2221-1691(12)60096-3

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“…Some studies indicated that Candia alibicans was resistant to honey (Moussa et al 2012) while some reports conclude the inhibition of Candida albicans at higher concentrations (Al-Waili 2001). In present study, it was observed that Candia albicans is susceptible to honey at higher concentrations.…”

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Potential Antifungal Activity of Different Honey Brands From Pakistan: A Quest for Natural Remedy

Ahmad¹,

Khalil²,

Somayya³

et al. 2017

Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med

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Background: Besides a wholesome food, honey is known for its therapeutic implications. We investigated the antifungal activity of five honeys of different types from Pakistan against various pathogenic fungal strains. Antifungal properties of processed and non-processed honey were determined. Materials and Methods: The antifungal assay of honey was carried out against Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigates, Alterneria alternata, Fusarium solanai, Microsporum canis, Penicillium funiculosium and Rhizopus solanai. Different dilutions of honey samples were used (20%, 50%, 70%, 90% and 100% w/v so as to find out the minimum effective concentration of each honey type. Results: It was observed that all of the honey samples were highly active, with percent inhibition range of (3-81%) for Aspergillus niger, (2-82%) for Aspergillus flavus, (1-76%) for Aspergillus fumigates, (1-84%) for Alterneria alternata, (2-67%) for Fusarium solanai, (1-87%) Microsporum canis, (2-78%) Penicillium funiculosium and (1-86%) for Rhizopus solanai. Conclusion:The study of Pakistani honey brands reveals that they possess a substantial antifungal nature. Therefore, they may be used in curing fungal infections along with antifungal drugs as a cheaper alternative natural remedy with no side effects.

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Potential Antifungal Activity of Different Honey Brands From Pakistan: A Quest for Natural Remedy

Ahmad¹,

Khalil²,

Somayya³

et al. 2017

Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med

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“…In consistent with the present study (26) and (27) found that the diameter of zone of the inhibition of four undiluted Algerian honey types ranged from 36-46mm for S. (12) and (19) . Also, (25) demonstrated that the range of the diameter zone of inhibition of the tested honeys was 7-23mm for Rhodotorula sp., while Candida albicans showed clearly resistance towards all the concentrations used (undiluted, 70%, 50%, 30% and 10%).…”

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“…The same above procedure was performed, but after irradiation of the different concentrations of each honey sample (25,50,75 and 100%) at the lethal dose levels of gamma radiation (0.5, 1, 3, 5, 7,10 and 15kGy).…”

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Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Certain Irradiated and Non- Irradiated Egyptian Honey Bees' Products

El-Bazza¹,

Afifi²,

Sayed³

et al. 2013

Al-Azhar Bulletin of Science- Basic Science Sector

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With the rise in prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, honey is increasingly evaluated for its antibacterial activity. In this study, 25 Egyptian honey samples of different types, companies and locations were used. From each sample, numbers of aerobic bacteria were determined using the aerobic plate count technique, and identified using the gram stain technique, biochemical tests and the GEN III Microstation TM semi-automated ID system. The antimicrobial activity of non-irradiated and irradiated honey samples at different gamma radiation lethal dose levels (0.5, 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 15kGy) of different concentrations (100%, 75%, 50% and 25%) were investigated against 6 pathogenic microbial strains (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter species, Klebsiella pneumonia and Candida albicans), using agar well-diffusion method. Also, the antimicrobial activity of some commonly-used antibiotic discs (Amoxicillin/ Clavulinic acid, Amikacin, Cefotaxime, Ciprofloxacin, Sulfamethoxazole/ Trimethoprim, Tobramycin, Tetracycline and Nystatin) against the tested pathogenic microorganisms were determined using the discdiffusion method. The findings indicate that the antimicrobial activity of the irradiated honey samples were greater than that of both the non-irradiated honey samples and most of the antibiotic discs. The results also showed that most of the honey samples at 100% (v/v) concentration inhibit the growth of all the tested bacteria.

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“…Agar-well diffusion assay was used to evaluate the antifungal activities of the honey based on Ahmed et al [16] . Briefly, agar plates (90 mm) containing 20 mL of Sabouraud dextrose agar were inoculated using a swab from a suspension of each organism containing 1伊10 8 CFU/…”

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Effect of heat treatment on antimycotic activity of Sahara honey

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Antifungal activity of four honeys of different types from Algeria against pathogenic yeast: Candida albicans and Rhodotorula sp.

Cited by 58 publications

References 38 publications

Potential Antifungal Activity of Different Honey Brands From Pakistan: A Quest for Natural Remedy

Potential Antifungal Activity of Different Honey Brands From Pakistan: A Quest for Natural Remedy

Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Certain Irradiated and Non- Irradiated Egyptian Honey Bees' Products

Effect of heat treatment on antimycotic activity of Sahara honey

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