A new study led by Prof. Ronen Hazan demonstrates the effectiveness of personalized phage therapy in treating antibiotic-resistant infections in animals, specifically in a Siamese cat with a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. The combination of a specific phage applied topically with ceftazidime administered intramuscularly led to complete healing of a persistent surgical wound after fourteen weeks. This research highlights the potential of phage therapy as a practical solution for antibiotic-resistant infections in veterinary practice, with implications for human medicine. The successful outcome of this case underscores the need for novel therapeutics like phage therapy and the growing acceptance of this treatment option among veterinarians and pet owners.
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Personalized phage therapy successfully treats antibiotic-resistant infections in animals
