BACTERIÓFAGOS, UMA ANTIGA SOLUÇÃO PARA UM NOVO PROBLEMA

Abstract

Introduction: Phage therapy, as it is known, has shown promise due to its history of clinical success in several parts of the world, especially when administered in conjunction with antibiotics. Bacteriophages stand out as an innovative and effective approach to combat bacterial infections, recognizing and attacking host bacteria. Objective: The present study aimed to review the scientific literature on the current conditions for the use of bacteriophages in the treatment of bacterial infections. Results: This alternative has an excellent prognosis, as it compromises the normal microbiota of patients less, and due to the synergistic effect of sensitizing bacteria to antibiotics. Conclusion: There is a lack of standardization of studies, making it difficult to verify and insert bacteriophages as a more widespread treatment in health. Even so, the results are promising, especially when combining phage therapy with antibiotics.