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[Phage therapy for multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii]

Jia Wu1, Jun Wang2

  • 1Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi 046000, Shanxi, China.

Sheng Wu Gong Cheng Xue Bao = Chinese Journal of Biotechnology
|June 23, 2025
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Bacteriophage therapy shows promise against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, a critical hospital pathogen. This review explores phage applications and strategies for combating these difficult-to-treat infections.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen causing severe hospital-acquired infections.
  • It exhibits extensive resistance to critical antibiotics, including carbapenems and polymyxins.
  • Carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii is a WHO priority pathogen, necessitating novel therapeutic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application and potential of phages and phage-derived enzymes against multidrug-resistant A. baumannii.
  • To consider epidemiological trends of A. baumannii in China.
  • To provide insights for phage therapy of drug-resistant bacterial infections.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of phage therapy applications.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data for A. baumannii in China.
  • Evaluation of phage and phage-derived enzymes against resistant strains.

Main Results:

  • Phages demonstrate specific lytic activity against A. baumannii.
  • Phage therapy offers a viable alternative to antibiotics for resistant strains.
  • Epidemiological data highlights the prevalence and threat of A. baumannii in China.

Conclusions:

  • Phage therapy presents a promising approach to combatting multidrug-resistant A. baumannii.
  • Further research and clinical application of phages are warranted.
  • Phage-based strategies can contribute to managing critical bacterial infections.
Keywords:
Acinetobacter baumanniimultidrug-resistantphagephage-derived enzymes

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