Document and Entity Information |
12 Months Ended |
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May. 31, 2015 | |
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| Document Type | S-1/A |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| AmendmentDescription | AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-1 |
| Document Period End Date | May 31, 2015 |
| Trading Symbol | CYDY |
| Entity Registrant Name | CYTODYN INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001175680 |
| Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company |
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