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[Customised infectiology - Phage therapy: from theory to clinical evidence].

Authors :
Desgranges F
Bochud PY
Resch G
Source :
Revue medicale suisse [Rev Med Suisse] 2019 Apr 10; Vol. 15 (646), pp. 771-775.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Phages are viruses able to specifically infect and lyse target bacteria. The use of phages in the treatment of bacterial infections has been limited due of the development of antibiotics since the 1950's. However, phagotherapy is now gaining more interest due to the emergence of multidrug resistant bacteria. Here, we present the benefits and disadvantages of using phages versus antibiotics to treat bacterial infections and describe potential development areas for phagotherapy by reviewing current evidence.<br />Competing Interests: Les auteurs n’ont déclaré aucun conflit d’intérêts en relation avec cet article.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1660-9379
Volume :
15
Issue :
646
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revue medicale suisse
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30969489