Kanuka honey versus aciclovir for the topical treatment of herpes simplex labialis: a randomised controlled trial

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RT @artibiotics: Editorial art for research on New Zealand Kānuka honey (derived from a native tree) vs standard antiviral treatment for co…

There was no evidence of a difference in efficacy between topical medical grade kanuka honey and 5% aciclovir in the pharmacy-based treatment of herpes simplex labialis. https://t.co/Ym5vvNj5kO

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Interestingly, the findings suggest that #medicalhoney may be employed as an equivalent therapeutic choice to aciclovir cream, for the treatment of HSL, particularly given the emergent issues of #drugresistance. #antiviral🍯🐝 https://t.co/1BUOFRamDY

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