Method for treating, preventing, or inhibiting enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infections with bovine red blood cells

摘要

Disclosed herein are RBC preparations and methods of making and using thereof for treating, preventing or inhibiting ETEC infections. In particular, bovine red blood cell (RBC) preparations are shown to reduce enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) adhesion when administered orally. Also disclosed are kits comprising RBC preparations for the treatment of ETEC infections.