Bacteriophages, a multi-tool to fight infectious disease

Med. 2021 Mar 12;2(3):209-210. doi: 10.1016/j.medj.2020.12.007. Epub 2020 Dec 16.

Abstract

The selectivity of bacteriophages and the flexibility of phage-based preventative or curative treatments hold the promise to counteract the emerging antimicrobial resistant bacteria and other pathogens. An increasing understanding of the phage biology and recent scientific advancements in the field suggest that this might be possible.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria
  • Bacteriophages*
  • Communicable Diseases*
  • Humans
  • Phage Therapy*