Treatment of topical and systemic bacterial infections
AssigneeFixed Phage Limited
InventorsMichael Mattey, Emma Lisa Bell
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Abstract
Bacteriophage covalently attached to a carrier particle with an average diameter of from 0.1 microns to 15 microns, are used in topical treatment of bacterial infection. Bacteriophage covalently attached to a carrier particle of average diameter 7 microns or less are used in systemic treatment of bacterial infection. A plurality of bacteriophages lytic against different bacterial strains gives wide antibacterial activity. A combination therapy comprises administration of antibiotic and bacteriophage covalently attached to a carrier particle.
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A method of treating an acne infection of intact skin in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering a topical formulation to the subject, wherein the topical formulation comprises a bacteriophage covalently attached to a carrier particle.
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