Oral administration of lactobacillus for the maintenance of health in women
CA 2374937 A1 · Owner: Reid, Gregor · Inventors: Bruce, Andrew W.; Reid, Gregor
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The present invention provides methods and compositions for the oral administration of Lactobacillus and/or other probiotic organisms such as , Bifidobacterium, for establishment and maintenance of a healthy urogenital flora. The invention also provides methods and compositions to reduce the risk of disease, including onset of preterm labor due to vaginal and cervical infection. The invention also provides ex vivo methods of restoring healthy gastrointestinal and vaginal flora.
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- Filed May 25, 2000. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended May 25, 2020.
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