Phage Therapy Promising in Multi-Drug Resistant Infections in Cystic Fibrosis

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/pulmonology/cysticfibrosis/120522...

Published: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:37:37 -0400

A systematic review has shown that phage therapy shows promising results in the treatment of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. This experimental treatment uses bacteriophages (phages) to fight infections. Štúdia naznačuje, že fágová terapia je u pacientov s CF zatiaľ bezpečná. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs, leading to repeated infections. Multidrug-resistant infections are a serious problem for CF patients because common antibiotics are ineffective. Phage therapy represents a potential alternative to traditional antibiotics. Further research is needed to confirm the long-term effectiveness and safety of this treatment.