Two types of bacteria cause impetigo Staphylococcus aureus (staph), which is most common, and Streptococcus pyogenes (strep).

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Last year, some research was published evidencing some effectiveness against MRSA. Now a team from the Cardiff School of Health Sciences has demonstrated the effectiveness of this honey against Streptococcus pyogenes, an antibiotic resistant bacteria that often infects wounds and can prevent skin grafts from forming.

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