Bacteriophage therapy and prophylaxis: rediscovery and renewed assessment of potential.
Bacteriophages were discovered 82 years ago. Claims for their use in the treatment of infections were not confirmed by early controlled trials, and the success of antibiotics superseded this potential use. However, recent studies have shown interesting therapeutic effects that warrant further investigation and development.
Barrow
P A
PA
Institute for Animal Health, Compton Laboratory, Newbury, Berkshire, UK. paul.barrow@bbsrc.ac.uk
Soothill
J S
JS
D000818:Animals; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy*; D001435:Bacteriophages; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D014765:Viral Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014765:Viral Vaccines