Adjunctive Use of Phage Sb-1 in Antibiotics Enhances Inhibitory Biofilm Growth Activity versus Rifampin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Strains

Adjunctive Use of Phage Sb-1 in Antibiotics Enhances Inhibitory Biofilm Growth Activity versus Rifampin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Strains

Effective antimicrobials are crucial for managing <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> implant-associated bone infections (IABIs), particularly for infections due to rifampin-resistant <i>S. aureus</i> (RRSA). Failure to remove the implant results in persistent infection; thus, prolo...

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Main Authors: Lei Wang, Tamta Tkhilaishvili, Andrej Trampuz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
rifampin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>
biofilm infection
antibiotic-phage combination
synergism
suppression therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/11/749

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