Summary
Researchers found that adding tiny particles to vinegar can help fight infections, including those resistant to antibiotics. This new method might improve the effectiveness of treatments against tough bacterial infections. The study involved testing on bacteria and human cells in a lab, and on mice with infected wounds.
Key Facts
- Scientists used nanoparticles made of carbon and cobalt to improve vinegar’s ability to kill bacteria.
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is when bacteria and other germs no longer respond to antibiotics, making infections hard to treat.
- The World Health Organization says AMR is a major global health threat.
- The study showed vinegar with nanoparticles killed bacteria like drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, and Enterococcus faecalis.
- Researchers used very small amounts of vinegar combined with the nanoparticles for treatment.
- Tests were done in labs on human cells and bacteria, and on infected wounds in mice.
- The treatment was successful in removing infections without harming human cells or slowing wound healing.
- The method could benefit people with chronically infected wounds, like those with type 1 diabetes.
