Abstract
Bacterial infections, particularly the ones caused by antibiotic resistant bacteria, remain as the main cause of death among hospitalized patients with burns and ulcers. Besides systemic therapy, a key element on wound management is the local application of effective antimicrobial agents. Bacteriophages (or phages) have been shown as promising candidates (used alone or as complementary to antibiotic therapy) to target antibiotic-resistant bacteria on wound treatment.
| Translated title of the contribution | Bacteriophages for wound treatment |
|---|---|
| Original language | Portuguese |
| Pages (from-to) | 107-108 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Cadernos de Saúde |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | Especial |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2010 |
Keywords
- Bacteriophages
- Phages
- Biofilm
- Wounds
- Burns