An Exploratory Review of the Potential of Lytic Proteins and Bacteriophages for the Treatment of Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly prevalent infectious disease that causes more than 1.5 million deaths a year. More than 25% of TB deaths occur in Africa, and TB is South Africa’s leading cause of death, with about 89,000 people dying of it yearly. The emergence of multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) poses...

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Main Authors: Sibongile Mtimka, Priyen Pillay, Lusisizwe Kwezi, Ofentse Jacob Pooe, Tsepo Lebiletsa Tsekoa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/3/570