Table 2.
Effect of the conjunctival application of stingless bee honey or gentamicin for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
| Variable | Gentamicin group | Stingless bee honey group | Control group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redness (no of guinea pigs) | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Swelling (no of guinea pigs) | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Narrowing of palpebral fissure (no of guinea pigs) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pus (no of guinea pigs) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Death (no of guinea pigs) | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Positive culture (average no of days) | 5 ± 0.65 | 3 ± 0.45 | 14 |
| Complete resolution (average no of days) | 6.25 ± 0.50 | 4.25 ± 0.50 | 0 |
| Rescue method (average no of days) | 0 | 0 | 14 |