A Novel Way to Fight Drug-Resistant Bacteria

A Novel Way to Fight Drug-Resistant Bacteria

4/20/2019

link

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/a-novel-way-to-fight-drug-resistant-bacteria/

summary

This blog post discusses a novel approach to combating drug-resistant bacteria. It introduces the concept of bacteriophages, which are viruses that infect and kill bacteria. The author explains how bacteriophages can be used as a potential alternative to antibiotics in treating bacterial infections that are resistant to traditional drugs. The post highlights a study where scientists successfully used bacteriophages to treat a patient with a drug-resistant bacterial infection. It also addresses the challenges and limitations associated with using bacteriophages as a therapeutic option. Overall, the blog post presents an innovative and promising avenue for addressing the growing problem of antibiotic resistance.

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