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Viruses may help treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis

Using a freshwater fish model of cystic fibrosis (CF), the researchers found that a combination of bacteriophages and antibiotics is effective against the disease. Pneumonia caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria is the leading cause of…
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Successful treatment of an antibiotic-resistant bone infection with phages and antibiotics

A patient with an infection of the left tibia with XDR Acinetobacter baumannii and MDR Klebsiella pneumoniae was treated with bacteriophages and antibiotics. After a short time, an improvement in the tissue was observed. The pathogens could…

Bacteriophages of the Human Gut

The human gut microbiota consists of a multitude of different microorganisms. While the bacterial microorganisms of the gut microbiota have been well analyzed, comparatively little is known about the composition and physiological significance…

WHO: Limit the use of antibiotics to preserve their effectiveness

Antibiotics cannot cure infections caused by viruses. Nevertheless, flu season leads to increased use of antibiotics every year. During the winter months, several studies have observed an increase in antibiotic prescribing, particularly for…