Antibiotic composition from alcaligenes species and method for making and using the same

摘要

A method and composition for treating a bacterial infection in humans and animals is disclosed. The composition contains an anti-bacterial agent that inhibits or kills a variety of Gram-negative and Gram-positive pathogenic bacteria, including several previously shown to be drug-resistant. In particular, the anti-bacterial agent comprises an antibiotic produced by members of the Alcaligenes genus. For instance, in one embodiment, the antibiotic is produced by the M3A strain of Alcaligenes faecalis. The antibiotic of the present invention can be administered parenterally or via a mucosal route.