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Scientists rediscover a 10th century Anglo-Saxon treatment for the superbug, Staphylococcus aureus
We are rapidly running out of antibiotics that are able to control and effectively treat infections with the superbug, Staphylococcus aureus. Scientists at the University of Nottingham have now rediscovered - and validated - a natural recipe for controlling S. aureus taken from a 10th century Anglo-Saxon leechbook.
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Fascinating paper. Relatively low numbers for test subjects so I question some of the statistics. I genuinely look forward to trying Bald's eyesalve for its designed purpose in animals. I came up against a muti-drug resistant Pseudomonas that was only sensitive to Amikacin recently. I did not relish the idea of treating this dogs severe infectious blepharitis and secondary stromal corneal ulceration with a systemic drug that is both hard on the kidneys and painful to receive via daily injections.