The Effect of Honey on Bacteria Isolated from Urinary Tract Infections among Patients Attending Ruhengeri Referral Hospital

• DOI: 10.22270/jddt.v14i4.6104
• Publication Date: 2024-04-15T14:12:55Z
• Authors: Ishimwe Alain Pru...; Munezero Pierre C...; Migabo Hiberte; Itangimbabazi Josue; Saramba Eric
• Keywords: Gram staining

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur when bacteria enter the urethra from skin or rectum and infect bladder, causing symptoms. UTIs are becoming increasingly multidrug-resistant, with some drugs no longer effective in treatment. According to National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), honey has been shown have high osmotic pressure acidity that prevent multiplication of bacteria. This study aimed evaluate effect on isolated urine samples collected patients UTI’s attending Ruhengeri Referral Hospital.
 Methodology: Urine were sterile containers at Hospital transported microbiology laboratory Institute Higher Education (INES Ruhengeri). Two types honey, raw processed used as antimicrobial agents UTIs. Various methods isolate identify bacterial isolates, including culture solid medium, gram staining, biochemical tests.
 Results: The most commonly bacterium was S. aureus (33.3%) which is second group susceptible followed by P. aeruginosa (13.8%) CoNS (13.8%). E. coli, K. pneumonia, Streptococcus spp. each accounted 11.2%. former latter natural (mIZ = 36 ±2.83; ±4.24 mm, respectively), while aerogenes least 5.5% honey.
 Conclusion: Honey showed exhibit an against all UTI, suggesting a remedy controlling urinary infection. Further studies needed its capacity compared classical antibiotics currently treat practical way use get targeted area also interested point need be investigated.
 Keywords: infection; honey;