The potential of bacteriophage therapy in the treatment of paediatric respiratory infections

Jones, J.D., Varghese, D., Pabary, R. and Langley, R.J. (2022) The potential of bacteriophage therapy in the treatment of paediatric respiratory infections. Paediatric Respiratory Reviews, 44, pp. 70-77. (doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2022.02.001) (PMID:35241371)

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Abstract

The looming antibiotic resistance crisis is forcing clinicians to consider alternative approaches to treating bacterial infections. As the window of use for current antimicrobial agents becomes ever narrower, we consider if looking back will now be the way forward. Conceptually, phage therapy is simple and specific; a targeted treatment to control bacterial overgrowth. In this article we discuss bacteriophage and potential use in future therapy.

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:Respiratory infections, bacteriophage, cystic fibrosis, antibiotic resistance.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Varghese, Dr David
Authors: Jones, J.D., Varghese, D., Pabary, R., and Langley, R.J.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
Journal Name:Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:1526-0542
ISSN (Online):1526-0550
Published Online:12 February 2022
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2022 The Authors
First Published:First published in Paediatric Respiratory Reviews 44: 70-77
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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