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Virtuous viruses to fight antimicrobial resistance

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Bacteriophages, or simply, “phages”, have potential not only to fight drug-resistant bacteria, but also to lower resistance in them. For a country that is staring at a serious drug resistance problem, phage therapy could be a way out
Many countries are hunting for phages, hoping to counter antimicrobial resistance, which is predicted to kill 40 million persons by 2050 (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Many countries are hunting for phages, hoping to counter antimicrobial resistance, which is predicted to kill 40 million persons by 2050 (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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