17/07/2025
YES 🙌 A Staphylococcus Infection is an infection caused by bacteria commonly found on the skin or in the nose.
Ozone Therapy breaks down the biofilm surrounding the bacteria 🦠.
Ozone therapy kills Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains (MRSA), primarily through its potent oxidative properties.
1. Oxidation of Cell Wall and Membrane:
* Ozone directly attacks the bacterial cell wall and cytoplasmic membrane by oxidizing lipids and proteins. S. aureus, a gram-positive bacterium, has a thick peptidoglycan cell wall, but ozone’s reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydroxyl radicals (OH•) and peroxides (H₂O₂), damage these structures, causing deformation, rupture, or lysis.
2. Disruption of Cellular Metabolism:
* Ozone’s reactive oxygen species interfere with bacterial enzymes and metabolic pathways by oxidizing critical cellular components. This disrupts energy production and other vital processes, effectively killing the bacteria.
3. Rapid Bactericidal Action:
* Ozonated water can kill 100% of S. aureus and MRSA within 1 minute of exposure, while ozonated oil eliminates ~98% of S. aureus in 5 minutes and ~98% of MRSA in 15 minutes.
4. Effectiveness Against Antibiotic-Resistant Strains:
* MRSA, which is resistant to many antibiotics like methicillin and vancomycin, is particularly challenging in clinical settings. Ozone’s non-specific oxidative mechanism bypasses common resistance mechanisms, making it effective against MRSA.
Clinical case studies showed complete healing of MRSA skin infections after topical ozone therapy (e.g., ozonated oil or water applied to lesions), with no significant side effects.
5. Synergistic Effects:
* Ozone enhances wound healing by increasing oxygen tension in tissues, promoting epithelialization, and boosting immune responses, which indirectly aids in clearing S. aureus infections.
* When combined with other treatments, such as vancomycin or laser therapy, ozone enhances bacterial elimination, as seen in studies on MRSA mediastinitis in rats and infected wounds in mice.
Application Methods:
* Ozonated Water
* Ozonated Oil
* Gaseous Ozone
* Ozone with Blood or Autohemotherapy