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Method and composition for prevention and treatment of bacterial infections

US5252343A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 1992
Grant dateOct 12, 1993
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P15/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is disclosed methods and compositions for preventing and treating bacterial infections, including mastitis, in the udder of a mammal. The compositions include chlorine dioxide in an amount ranging from 5 ppm to 1000 ppm, and have a chlorine dioxide to chlorite ratio of at least 5:1. Methods of the present invention include the infusion of the composition into the mammal's udder, and the formation of the compositions immediately prior to infusion.

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