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App. No. 12/872,562

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING BACTERIAL INFECTIONS AND DISEASES ASSOCIATED THEREWITH

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12/872,562
Abstract

The invention features methods and compostions for treating bacterial infections.

Claims (9)

1 - 26 . (canceled)

27 . A method of treating a Chlamydia trachomatis infection in a patient in need of treatment thereof, comprising administering rifalazil to the patient.

28 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said administering is for a duration and in an amount that is effective to treat said patient.

29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein the rifalazil is administered orally.

30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein the dosage of rifalazil is 0.001 to 1000 mg/day.

31 . The method of claim 27 , wherein the Chlamydia trachomatis infection results in pelvic inflammatory disorder, and the pelvic inflammatory disorder is treated by the administration of rifalazil.

32 . The method of claim 31 , wherein said administering is for a duration and in an amount that is effective to treat said patient.

33 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the rifalazil is administered orally.

34 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the dosage of rifalazil is 0.001 to 1000 mg/day.