Abstract: A colostomy or ileostomy set is provided which has a substantially leakproof connection between a stoma ring and a bag or irrigation sleeve. The ostomy set includes a retaining ring which can be secured to the body of a patient, the ring having a peripheral retaining recess. A bag or irrigation sleeve has a fixing ring of size complementary to that of the retaining ring, the fixing ring having a beaded or rounded internal surface which can be removably mated with the peripheral recess of the retaining ring.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method for treating fungal infections in animals comprising administering to animals in need of antifungal treatment an effective amount of fungal cell lytic enzymes extracted from Coprinus, Lycoperdon, or Bolbitius in conjunction with conventional antimycotic agents such as amphotericin B or Nystatin. The fungal cell lytic enzymes are extracted from Coprinus, Lycoperdon, and Bolbitius by conventional enzyme isolation techniques. These fungal cell lytic enzymes retain their activity in vivo, are relatively non toxic and destroy fungi by degrading fungal cell walls and weakening the fungal cell walls so that conventional antimycotic agents are far more effective. The method of the present invention is particularly useful in treating infections by opportunistic fungi such as Aspergillus fumigatus and Candida albicans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container which has a removable screw cap. Said screw cap comprises an outer sleeve, a portion of which is provided with an internal screw-thread arranged to cooperate with an external screw-thread on the container, an inner cylindrical spigot or plug secured at one end within the sleeve by a bridge portion and arranged to fit inside the container, a plurality of flanges or rings on the spigot or plug, the said flanges or rings being arranged to make an interference fit with the inside of the container and a closure diaphragm closing the spigot or plug. The instant container is useful in diagnostic work, for example, to contain blood samples.