ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HYPOCHLOROUS ACID AND SILVER

摘要

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating a surface characterized by microbial infection or colonization. Particularly, the methods of the present invention involve applying a hypohalous acid (e.g., hypochlorous acid) composition and a silver additive. The present invention is useful, for example, in disinfecting or cleaning a mammalian tissue, such as a wound or burn, or disinfecting or cleaning a hard surface, such as a medical device.