Harnessing Bacteriophages to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Infections in Africa: A Comprehensive Review

The conventional treatment of bacterial infections with antibiotics is becoming increasingly ineffective due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens. This literature review explores the potential of bacteriophages as an alternative or adjunctive therapy to antibiotics in combating MD...

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Published in:	Antibiotics
Main Authors:	Kafayath Fabiyi, Kevin Sintondji, Jerrold Agbankpe, Phenix Assogba, Hornel Koudokpon, Boris Lègba, Elodie Gbotche, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Victorien Dougnon
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-08-01
Subjects:	bacteriophage therapy multidrug-resistant pathogens phage characterization clinical applications of phages
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/9/795

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