Compositions and methods for treating biofilms
AssigneeSoftOx Solutions AS
InventorGeir Hermod Almås
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Abstract
Disinfecting compositions containing hypochlorous acid and acetic acid are useful for treating biofilms in or on tissue, including biofilms related to wounds or other skin trauma. The compositions are useful for treating a variety of types of tissue, both on the surface on beneath the surface of tissue. Compositions are provided having various concentrations for different tissue types and infection levels. Compositions may be provided in gel form, and may include nanoparticle encapsulated molecules for controlled release.
Claims18
A composition comprising acetic acid and hypochlorous acid sufficient to treat a bacterial biofilm without harming surrounding tissue.
A method for treating a bacterial infection in tissue, the method comprising providing to the tissue a composition comprising acetic acid and an amount of hypochlorous acid effective to modulate a toxic property of the acetic acid.
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