Definición y Significado de "phagotherapy"

What is "phagotherapy"?

Phagotherapy is a medical treatment that used bacteriophages, which are viruses that infect and destroy bacteria, to treat bacterial infections. This approach involves using specific bacteriophages that target and kill harmful bacteria while leaving useful bacteria unharmed. Phagotherapy has shown potential as an alternative to antibiotics, particularly for infections that are resistant to traditional antibiotic treatments. Research continues to explore its potential in treating various bacterial infections effectively.