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US 4,983,163 AGranted
Method, compositions and articles for prevention and treatment of herpes simplex virus infections
AssigneeScience Research Center, Inc.
InventorsLuther Winans, Jr., Terry L. Foster
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Abstract
Methods, compositions and articles are disclosed which are useful in the treatment of humans suffering from herpes simplex virus infections. In an embodiment method, herpes simplex type 2 virus infecting the genital tract of a female is treated by administering a viable, mixed culture of L. acidophilus and L. bulgaricus on a catamenial tampon.
Claims4
A method of alleviating the suffering of a mammal suffering from the active phase of a herpes simplex virus infection, which comprises;
- applying topically to the infected areas of the mammal, an effective amount for alleviating suffering of a viable bacterial culture selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and mixtures thereof.
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