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A Review of the Utilization of Honey Bee Products in the Treatment of Diseases: Medicinal Approach

Author(s):
Fatemeh MehrpouyaFatemeh Mehrpouya1, Mona SharififardMona SharififardMona Sharififard ORCID2,*
1School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
2Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

Koomesh:Vol. 27, issue 6; e149986
Published online:Oct 28, 2025
Article type:Review Article
How to Cite:Mehrpouya F, Sharififard M. A Review of the Utilization of Honey Bee Products in the Treatment of Diseases: Medicinal Approach.koomesh.2025;27(6):e149986.https://doi.org/10.69107/koomesh-149986.

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