by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Biofilm, Publications, Wound Care
Abstract
Wound research is an evolving science in the equine species. In particular, interest is growing regarding the role that microorganisms play in delaying both acute and chronic wound healing. Equine wounds, particularly lower limb wounds, frequently display...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Publications, Tissue Models
We investigated the effects of glycerol monolaurate (GML) on Lactobacillus, Candida, and Gardnerella vaginalis human vaginal microflora. Our previous work demonstrated that 6 months of GML treatment vaginally does not alter lactobacillus counts in...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Publications
Abstract
Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) has rarely been reported without rash and desquamation. This study describes a patient who met all criteria for TSS except erythroderma and desquamation. The associated staphylococcal superantigen was enterotoxin B....
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Personal Care, Publications
Abstract
Background: Staphylococcal menstrual toxic shock syndrome depends on vaginal production of exotoxins. Glycerol monolaurate (GML) inhibits Staphylococcus aureus exotoxin production in vitro. The purpose of this study was to determine whether GML, as a tampon...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Publications, Virology
Abstract
While there has been great progress in treating HIV-1 infection, preventing transmission has thus far proven an elusive goal. Indeed, recent trials of a candidate vaccine and microbicide have been disappointing, both for want of efficacy and concerns about...