The Safety and Efficacy of Phage Therapy for Bone and Joint Infections: A Systematic Review
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics has catalysed interest in alternative antimicrobial strategies. Bacteriophages (phages) are viruses of bacteria with a long history of successful therapeutic use. Phage therapy is a promising antibacterial strategy for infections with a biofilm component, includin...
Main Authors: | Alex L. Clarke, Steven De Soir, Joshua D. Jones |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/11/795 |
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