Phages and phage therapy: past, present and future

Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria. Since their discovery in the last century, they have proved their effectiveness in biocontrol of bacteria. In this mini-review, we provide a brief history of bacteriophages, their life cycle and classification. We also discuss the potential use of ba...

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Main Authors: Nour Essa, Martina Rossitto, Ersilia Vita Fiscarelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2020-06-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/8709