The University of Texas System

Victor Fainstein

Gabriel Lopez-Berestein

Kapil Mehta

Evan M Hersh

Reeta Mehta

Rudolph L Juliano

Roy L Hopfer

A method is disclosed for treatment of disseminated fungal infection in a mammal comprising the administration of a fungicidally effective amount of Amphotericin B encapsulated in a substantially sterol-free liposome to the infected mammal. Also provided is an agent for treatment of disseminated fungal infection in a mammal comprising Amphotericin B encapsulated in a liposome which consists essentially of lipids other than sterols.

Composition and method for treatment of disseminated fungal infections

Method for treatment of disseminated fungal infection in a mammal comprising the administration of a fungicidally effective amount of Amphotericin B encapsulated in a substantially sterol-free liposome to the infected mammal. Also provided is an agent for treatment of disseminated fungal infection in a mammal comprising liposome-encapsulated Amphotericin B, said liposome being comprised of lipids other than sterols.

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Victor Fainstein