Basic Peptides and Their Use as Combined Antibacterial-Antifungine Agents

The method of claim 24 wherein the basic amino acids are selected from lysine, arginine and histidine.

The method of claim 24 wherein the basic amino acids are lysine and arginine

(canceled)

The method of claim 24 wherein the peptide comprises a sequence of 5 to 15 basic amino acids.

10-12. (canceled)

The method of claim 24 wherein the disease or condition is selected from the group consisting of:

• acne, paronychia, microbial keratitis, mastitis, topical wounds, burns, inflammatory conditions caused by a bacterial and/or fungal infection and cystic fibrosis.

(canceled)

A method as claimed in claim 24 wherein the peptide, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is administered topically.

A method as claimed in claim 24 wherein the peptide, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is administered by inhalation.

An aerosol formulation comprising a peptide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein substantially all the amino acids in the peptide are the same and are basic amino acids.

A method for the treatment, prevention or alleviation of a disease or condition contributed to or caused by an infection of a bacterium and a fungus in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a peptide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein substantially all the amino acids in the peptide are the same and are basic amino acids.