Method and composition for prevention and treatment of oral fungal infections

Abstract

A composition of stabilized chlorine dioxide at a concentration range of about 0.0004% to about 0.8% (w/v) having anti fungal properties to prevent oral fungal infections and method of use are disclosed.

1 . A composition inhibiting fungal infection in the oral cavity by inhibiting  Candida  species including  C. albicans, C. dubliniensis, C. glabrata,  and  C. krusei  with a solution of stabilized chlorine dioxide at a concentration in the range of about 0.0004% to about 0.05% (w/v). 
   
   
       2 . A composition for the treatment and prevention of fungal infection in the oral cavity by the fungicidal effects on  Candida  species also including  C. albicans, C. dubliniensis, C. glabrata,  and  C. krusei  with a solution of stabilized chlorine dioxide at a concentration in the range of about 0.4% to about 0.8% (w/v). 
   
   
       3 . A method for reducing and killing  Candida albicans, C. dubliniensis, C. glabrata , and  C. krusei  by application of a solution of stabilized chlorine dioxide at a concentration in the range of about 0.0004% to about 0.8% (w/v). 
   
   
       4 . A method of inhibiting the growth of  Candida albicans, C. dubliniensis, C. glabrata,  and  C. krusei  by application of a solution of stabilized chlorine dioxide at a concentration in the range of about 0.0004% to about 0.8% (w/v).