Method for treating mastitis and other staphylococcal infections
US5760026A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y304/24075
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Lysostaphin is used to eliminate and cure staphylococcal infections including the cure of mastitis by intramammary infusion. Administration of from 2 mg to 400 mg of lysostaphin to an infected bovine mammary gland eliminates staphylococci, and the reoccurrence common with antibiotic therapy is not observed. Teat-dips containing lysostaphin, mutanolysin and lysozyme can be used as a prophylactic. Synergistic enhancement of the killing effect of lysostaphin is observed when a mild surfactant or penicillin or both is included in the formulation.
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