Phage Therapy Gains Renewed Interest as Antibiotic Alternative
Phage therapy, which uses viruses to target and kill bacteria, is experiencing a resurgence as an alternative to antibiotics. Historically used in Europe and the former Soviet Union, phage therapy was overshadowed by antibiotics due to their broad-spectrum efficacy. However, with rising antibiotic resistance, phage therapy is being reconsidered for its potential to treat infections that antibiotics cannot cure. The therapy requires precise matching of phages to pathogens, posing challenges in empirical treatments. Recent studies highlight the need for robust strategies to tailor phage selection and dosing to specific infections. 
