Has Ozone Therapy a Future in Veterinary Medicine?

Abstract

Ozone gas absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun and plays a role in the continuation of the biological balance of the earth. It was used as a disinfectant due to its bactericidal and fungicidal effects. The Germans used in the treatment of gaseous gangrenous soldiers in the First World War and after the success in the treatment, ozone was started to be used in the treatment of diseases as medical ozone. Ozone gas plays a role in strengthening the body's defense mechanism. Nowadays, surgery, internal diseases, neurology, urology, dermatology and gynecology are used in the treatment of diseases as well as in many areas such as cosmetic and disinfection. Ozone treatment has been accepted as a complementary medicine practice with the regulation published in the Official Gazette on 27 October 2014 in our country. In this review, information about the use of medical ozone, the mechanism of action, the routes of administration, the issues to be considered in its use and the use of the treatment of which diseases will be given.