Systematic review and meta-analysis reveal bacteriophage's effectiveness in reducing MDR infections, suggesting a complementary approach to antibiotics.
Key Points
Bacteriophage therapy reduced bacterial load in multi drug resistant infections significantly.
The meta-analysis included 16 studies, with quantitative analysis from 7 studies demonstrating positive outcomes.
Systematic review methodology assessed literature quality, analyzing pooled data with I2 statistics for clarity.
Continued research is essential for establishing treatment protocols, ensuring phage therapy's role in addressing antimicrobial resistance.