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How A 100-Year-Old Treatment Could Help Save Us From Superbugs

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Phage Therapy: A Race Against Resistance

This chapter chronicles the urgent quest to source bacteriophages for treating severe infections, showcasing the innovative methods, including the use of environmental samples like sewage. It highlights the promising yet complex landscape of phage therapy in combating antibiotic-resistant superbugs and the potential for future clinical trials.

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