Phage therapy shows potential for treating prosthetic joint infections

(Mayo Clinic) Bacteriophages, or phages, may play a significant role in treating complex bacterial infections in prosthetic joints, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The findings suggest phage therapy could provide a potential treatment for managing such infections, including those involving antibiotic-resistant microbes.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news