Use of bacterial phage associated lysing enzymes for treating various illnesses
OwnerVincent Fischetti, Lawrence Loomisinventors
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Abstract
A composition for treatment of bacterial infections of the vagina is disclosed which comprises a lytic enzyme composition specific for the infecting bacteria, and a carrier for delivering said lytic enzyme.. The carrier for delivering at least one lytic enzyme to the digestive tract is selected from the group consisting of suppositories,, syrups, or enteric coated pills.
Claims8
) A composition for treating bacterial infections of the vagina, comprising:
- an effective amount of at least one lytic enzyme produced by said bacteria being infected with a bacteriophage specific for said bacteria;
- and
- a carrier for delivering said at least one lytic enzyme to a vagina.
) The composition according to claim 1, wherein said carrier is a tampon.
) The composition according to claim 1, wherein said carrier is a douche.
) The composition according to claim 1, wherein said carrier is a pad.
) The composition according to claim 1, wherein said carrier is a suppository.
) The composition according to claim 1, wherein said at least one lytic enzyme is specific for Group B Streptococcus.
) The composition according to claim 1, wherein said composition is used in prophylactic treatment of said vaginal infections.
) The composition according to claim 1, wherein said composition is used in therapeutic treatment of said vaginal infections.