He Was Dying. Antibiotics Weren’t Working. Then Doctors Tried a Forgotten Treatment.

7/14/2018

This article discusses the rising issue of antibiotic resistance and explores a potential alternative treatment called phage therapy. It explains that phages, also known as bacteriophages, are viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria. The article provides examples of successful phage therapy cases, where it has been used to treat infections that were resistant to antibiotics. It also highlights the challenges and limitations of phage therapy, such as the need for personalized treatments and the difficulty in obtaining regulatory approval. Overall, the article highlights the potential of phage therapy as a promising solution in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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