This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens affecting humans comprising contacting infected areas with an atmosphere containing an effective amount of a volatile antimicrobial compound in gaseous form. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.
本发明涉及使用挥发性抗菌化合物来对付影响人类的病原体,包括使受感染区域与含有有效量气态挥发性抗菌化合物的环境接触。所提供的挥发性抗菌化合物包括某些氧
硼化合物,例如苯并氧
硼化合物。提供的给药系统可利用这些抗菌化合物的挥发性。所公开的方法和用途可与其他挥发性化合物结合使用。