PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SECONDARY INFECTIONS FOLLOWING VIRAL INFECTION

摘要

This invention relates to a composition suitable for use in the prevention of secondary infections following a viral infection characterised by neuraminidase activity comprising a sialylated oligosaccharide and N-acetyl-lactosamine and/or an oligosaccharide containing N-acetyl-lactosamine The invention further extends to the use of such a composition in the prevention of secondary infections such as otitis media.