Phage therapy was initially employed to treat infections like bubonic plague and cholera. Currently, with antibiotic resistance rampant, its revival offers new hope for treatment.
Using a method known as 'phage steering,' researchers aim to trap bacteria in a conflict of interest; they can't resist both phages and antibiotics, potentially turning the tide in treating infections.
The urgency for novel treatments has intensified, with over 70% of hospital-acquired infections in the U.S. showing antibiotic resistance, underscoring the necessity for innovative approaches like phage therapy.
Antimicrobial resistance contributed to nearly 5 million deaths globally in 2019, highlighting the critical need for solutions such as phage therapy amid the escalating health crisis.
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