Abstract: The invention provides a disposable feminine hygiene paper-based product selected from the group consisting of sanitary napkins, sanitary pads, panty shields and tampons for combating yeast infections, said feminine hygiene paper product comprising a plurality of fibers coated with an antifungal Cu++ cationic, water-insoluble form of copper.
Abstract: The invention provides a device for the inactivating of HIV comprising a filtering material, said device having ionic copper selected from the group consisting of Cu+ and Cu++ ions and combinations thereof incorporated therein.
Abstract: The invention provides a device for the inactivation of a virus comprising a housing delimiting a fluid passageway, the passageway being provided with a filtering material having ionic copper selected from the group consisting of Cu+ and Cu++ ions and combinations thereof incorporated therein.
Abstract: The invention provides a method for combating and preventing nosocomial infections, comprising providing to health care facilities textile fabrics incorporating fibers coated with an oxidant, cationic form of copper, for use in patient contact and care, wherein the textile fabric is effective for the inactivation of antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria.