INHIBITING THE GROWTH OF BACTERIA IN ABSORBENT ARTICLES BY ADDING OTHER BACTERIA

摘要

The invention relates to absorbent articles, such as diapers and like articles and is concerned with methods for preventing undesirable odours and/or preventing the growth of undesirable microorganisms when the articles are in use, and also provides an absorbent article which can be worn for long periods of time without generating undesirable odours, incurring the risk of infection or having a negative effect on skin. Another object is to amplify the presence in the wearer's urogenital zone of microbiological flora that will assist in preventing the occurrence of urinal tract infections. These objects have been achieved by adding to the absorbent articles microorganisms which exhibit antagonistic properties against present undesirable strains of microorganisms, so as to restrain the growth of these or establishing of new undesirable species.