Microbial Diseases
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Microbial diseases refer to illnesses in humans that can be attributed to the introduction of one of four different types of microbes: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Protozoa. Many of the diseases being studied have been difficult to treat, such as HIV, Hepatitis C, and human herpesvirus.
"Several laboratory studies suggest that cannabinoids may have antiviral and antibacterial effects....However, there is no evidence that individual cannabinoids -- such as CBD, CBG or THC -- or cannabis preparations protect against infection with the SARS-CoV2 virus or could be used to treat Covid-19, the disease produced by this virus." - IACM statement, March 25, 2020
Further information about microbial diseases can be found by clicking this link.
Below are some of the studies looking at the use of CBD for Microbial Disease treatment.
General Information
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Cannabidiol for Viral Diseases: Hype or Hope?
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/can.2019.0060
Cannabis, CBD & COVID-19
https://www.projectcbd.org/medicine/cannabis-cbd-covid-19
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IACM: Statement of the Board on current corona virus pandemic and the use of cannabinoids
http://www.cannabis-med.org/english/bulletin/ww_en_db_cannabis_artikel.php?id=584#1
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What Does Research Show for CBD's Effects on the Immune System for Viral Infections?
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Articles in Antibiotic Resistance
https://www.projectcbd.org/hub/masa
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CBD as a Superbug Antibiotic?
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20190624/cbd-as-a-superbug-antibiotic
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Scientific Research
Potential of Cannabidiol for the Treatment of Viral Hepatitis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5330095/
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Potential of Cannabidiol for the Treatment of Viral Hepatitis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28250664
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Cannabidiol Inhibits Growth and Induces Programmed Cell Death in Kaposi Sarcoma–Associated Herpesvirus-Infected Endothelium
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3527984/
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Antibacterial properties of hemp and other natural fibre plants: A review
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Cannabidiol Is a Novel Modulator of Bacterial Membrane Vesicles
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2019.00324/full
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Cannabidiol is an effective helper compound in combination with bacitracin to kill Gram-positive bacteria