The current state of phage therapy in livestock and companion animals
| Autor: | Youbin Choi, Woongji Lee, Joon-Gi Kwon, Anna Kang, Min-Jin Kwak, Ju-Young Eor, Younghoon Kim |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Animal Science and Technology, Vol 66, Iss 1, Pp 57-78 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2672-0191 2055-0391 |
| DOI: | 10.5187/jast.2024.e5 |
| Popis: | In a global context, bacterial diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria have inflicted sustained damage on both humans and animals. Although antibiotics initially appeared to offer an easy treatment for most bacterial infections, the recent rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria, stemming from antibiotic misuse, has prompted regulatory measures to control antibiotic usage. Consequently, various alternatives to antibiotics are being explored, with a particular focus on bacteriophage (phage) therapy for treating bacterial diseases in animals. Animals are broadly categorized into livestock, closely associated with human dietary habits, and companion animals, which have attracted increasing attention. This study highlights phage therapy cases targeting prominent bacterial strains in various animals. In recent years, research on bacteriophages has gained considerable attention, suggesting a promising avenue for developing alternative substances to antibiotics, particularly crucial for addressing challenging bacterial diseases in the future. |
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