Methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders

摘要

The subject invention encompasses methods for prevention and treatment of a human or lower animal subject having a gastrointestinal disorder caused or mediated by algae and/or cyanobacteria comprising administering to the subject bismuth and one or more antimicrobials. The subject invention also encompasses compositions comprising bismuth and one or more antimicrobials for the prevention and treatment of a human or lower animal subject having a gastrointestinal disorder caused or mediated by algae and/or cyanobacteria.