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Treatment of diarrhea with strains of Bifidobacterium longum

US6926891B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2000
Grant dateAug 9, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention pertains to novel microorganisms of the genus Bifidobacterium, that are useful in preventing diarrhea brought about by pathogenic bacteria. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of said microorganisms for the preparation of an ingestable support and to a composition containing the same.

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