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AssigneeGaneden Biotech, Inc.
InventorsSean Farmer, Andrew R. Lefkowitz
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The present invention describes compositions and methods for inhibiting microbial infections associated with the use of sanitary products, such as diapers, bandages, sanitary napkins, tampons, and the like. The present invention comprises providing for use a sanitary product containing an effective amount of a viable, non-pathogenic, lactic acid-producing bacteria, such as Bacillus coagulans, or an extracellular product thereof, useful for inhibiting growth of parasites and pathogens on the epithelial tissue in contact with the sanitary product during use of the product. The present invention also provides for enhancing biodegradation of sanitary products after use and disposal. Also described herein are methods using the product and systems containing the compositions.
A method of inhibiting or preventing a skin infection in a subject suffering from said skin infection or at risk thereof, comprising the step of applying to the skin of the subject an absorbent product comprising a fabric and viable non-pathogenic Bacillus coagulans bacteria, wherein said fabric is woven or non-woven, and wherein said bacteria are present on an external surface of said absorbent product, thereby inhibiting or preventing said skin infection.
A method of inhibiting or preventing a skin infection in a subject suffering from said skin infection or at risk thereof, comprising the step of applying to the skin of the subject an absorbent product comprising a fabric and an extracellular supernatant of non-pathogenic Bacillus coagulans bacterial cells, said supernatant in liquid or powder form, wherein said fabric is woven or non-woven, and wherein said supernatant is present on an external surface of said absorbent product, thereby inhibiting or preventing said skin infection.
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