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2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Davis, Ruth A (Department: 1651)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...

Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor

C424S430000, C424S431000, C424S093100, C424S093450

Reexamination Certificate

active

10490022

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses novel isolated strains of lactic acid producing bacteria of the generaLactobacillusandPediococcus, and a method for isolation of such bacterial strains, having the ability to colonise and become established in a human vagina, even during menstrual discharge. Furthermore, a composition comprising the bacterial strains and a sanitary article comprising the bacterial strains, such as a tampon, for prophylaxis and/or treatment of infections of the urogenital tract, are described. The present invention also describes a method for prophylaxis and/or treatment of infections of the urogenital tract, wherein at least one of the bacterial strains is administered vaginally.

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