Diagnosis and management of infection caused by chlamydia
US6579854B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K45/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a unique approach for the diagnosis and management of infections by Chlamydia species, particularly C. pneumoniae. The invention is based, in part, upon the discovery that a combination of agents directed toward the various stages of the chlamydial life cycle is effective in substantially reducing infection. Products comprising combination of antichlamydial agents, novel compositions and pharmaceutical packs are also described.
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