A traditional botanical formula attenuates acute pharyngitis in mice through anti-inflammatory and anti-staphylococcal activities
Rui Han
IntroductionAcute pharyngitis is a common upper respiratory tract infectious disease worldwide. The increasing prevalence of multidrug‑resistant pathogens, particularly methicillin‑resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), greatly hinders clinical treatment and predisposes patients to recurrent and persistent inflammation. Consequently, there is an urgent need for safe and effective alternative therapeutic agents.MethodsThis research focused on examining the protective effects of a traditional sor