Abstract
Propolis is a natural product of bees which exhibits an antimicrobial effect. In the study the existence of a bactericidal effect against several strains isolated from patients with infections in their upper respiratory tracts is demonstrated. In light of the use of propolis as a therapeutic agent in natural medicine for common colds and inflammatory processes this effect is discussed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Bacteria / drug effects*
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Bacteria, Anaerobic / drug effects
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects
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Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects
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Humans
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Propolis / pharmacology*
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Respiratory Tract Infections / microbiology*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Propolis