Scientists have identified a virus capable
of infecting and destroying drug-resistant bacteria
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Scientists have
identified a virus capable of infecting and destroying drug-resistant bacteria.
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Such viruses are known as
bacteriophages or phages.
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Phages target specific
bacterial cells instead of human cells.
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Bacteriophages are
viruses that infect bacteria and multiply inside them.
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They were first
discovered in the early 20th century.
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They are being studied as
an alternative to antibiotics for treating bacterial infections.
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Drug-resistant bacteria
are those that survive even after treatment with one or more antibiotics.
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This problem is linked to
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which is a major global public health concern.
¨ AMR affects the treatment
of common infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and wound
infections.
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Phage therapy uses
bacteriophages to attack specific strains of bacteria.
¨ Each phage generally works against a limited range of bacteria.
¨ This specificity makes phage therapy important in laboratory and clinical research.
