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  • Bacteriophage therapy: rece...
    Fathima, Bibi; Archer, Ann Catherine

    Research in microbiology, September-October 2021, 2021 Sep-Oct, 2021-09-00, 20210901, Letnik: 172, Številka: 6
    Journal Article

    Antimicrobial resistance is a global health problem and one of the leading concerns in healthcare sector. Bacteriophages are antibacterial agents ubiquitous in nature. With increase in antibiotic resistance, use of bacteriophages as therapeutics has become resurgent in recent times. This review focuses on the recent developments in phage therapy and its applications with respect to human infections, animal, food and environment. Moreover, use of phage proteins, bioengineered bacteriophages, and phage derived vaccines is also highlighted. Additionally, the limitations and challenges with regard to implementation of phage therapy, host safety and immune responses are also reviewed in this article.