Ronan, McCarthy (Inventors) (2024) Prevention and/or treatment of wound infection.
Abstract
A composition comprising Cutibacterium acnes (also known as Propionibacterium acnes or Corynebacterium parvum), C. acnes culture supernatant and/or a bioactive extract or metabolite obtainable from C. acnes culture and/or supernatant for use in a method of medical treatment. The same composition for use in the treatment or prevention of wound infection, a formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the composition in combination with a dermatologically compatible carrier, a method of making the formulation comprising incorporating a therapeutically effective amount of the composition into a dermatologically acceptable carrier, and an augmented wound dressing including the composition or formulation are also included. The wound may be a burn. The infection may be with Gram negative bacteria, preferably Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The carrier may be an ointment, gel or cream.
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