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The Potential of Bacteriophages in the Treatment of Burn Wounds.

Authors :
Hoff -Lenczewska, Diana
Kawecki, Marek
Glik, Justyna
Klama-Baryła, Agnieszka
Nowak, Mariusz
Source :
Polish Journal of Surgery. Oct2013, Vol. 85 Issue 10, p615-618. 4p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article presents insights on the potential of bacteriophages in the treatment of burn wounds. Topics discussed include the effectiveness of phage therapy in 80% of Enterococcus infections, the ability of the pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii to acquire resistance to many antibiotics and disinfectants, and the possible inflammatory properties of phage therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0032373X
Volume :
85
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Polish Journal of Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102722696
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2478/pjs-2013-0092