| abstract |
An inexpensive, easily available and convenient method of inhibiting the ntransmission of e.g. the AIDS virus and hepatitis virus in humans as a result nof sexual intercourse is provided. The invention relies upon a dual mode of naction of antiviral compositions comprising silver salts, such as silver nsulfadiazine, in combination with a detergent. These compositions are neffective to reduce the infectivity of the virus. |