Bacteriophages for bronchiectasis: treatment of the future?

Dominic C, Pye HV, Mishra EK, Adriaenssens E. (2024)

Current opinion in pulmonary medicine


Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by dilated airways, persistent sputum production and recurrent infective exacerbations. The microbiology of bronchiectasis includes various potentially pathogenic microorganisms including Pseudomonas aeruginosa which is commonly cultured from patients' sputum. P. aeruginosa is difficult to eradicate and frequently exhibits antimicrobial resistance. Bacteriophage therapy offers a novel and alternative method to treating bronchiectasis and can be used in conjunction with antibiotics to improve patient outcome.


Current opinion in pulmonary medicine


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