Experimental Studies to Develop Local Prophylactic Agents against Syphilis

Abstract

In this report a resume is given of a series of experimental studies carried out in rabbits to develop effective local prophylactic agents against syphilis transmitted by application of a spirochaetal emulsion to the penile mucous membrane (Table). These studies were made at the Venereal Disease

Development of a vaginal preparation providing both prophylaxis against venereal disease and contraception.

“…Those showing most promise have been tested in the rabbit for prophylactic efficacy against T. pallidum using standard methods (Arnold and Cutler, 1956).…”