Method and Compositions for Treating Equine Encephalitis
AssigneePhoenix Biotechnology, Inc.
InventorsRobert A. NEWMAN, Otis C. ADDINGTON
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Abstract
A method of treating equine encephalitis is provided. A composition having at least one cardiac glycoside, such as oleandrin, is used to treat a viral infection causing the encephalitis. The composition can further include at least one triterpene. Alternatively, the composition comprises at least one, at least two, or at least three triterpenes.
Claims23
1) A method of treating Western equine encephalitis virus (WEEV), Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) or Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) infection in a horse in need thereof, the method comprising administering to said horse antiviral composition comprising oleandrin.
3) A method of preventing Western equine encephalitis virus (WEEV), Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) or Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) infection in a horse at risk of contracting said virus infection, the method comprising chronically administering to said horse one or more doses of antiviral composition on a recurring basis over an extended treatment period, thereby preventing the horse from contracting said virus infection, wherein the antiviral composition comprises oleandrin.
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