How Phage Therapy Is Used
For patients, phage therapy typically begins with identifying the exact bacteria causing the infection. Because bacteriophages target specific bacterial strains, clinicians work with specialist laboratories to test a patient’s sample against a library of phages. This matching process helps determine whether suitable phages are available and informs the most appropriate treatment approach.
Phages can be administered in several ways depending on the nature of the infection. For wound or soft-tissue infections, they may be applied directly to the affected area. For respiratory, bone, or systemic infections, phages might be delivered via inhalation, injection, or other clinically guided routes. Decisions around delivery, dur
Phages can be administered in several ways depending on the nature of the infection. For wound or soft-tissue infections, they may be applied directly to the affected area. For respiratory, bone, or systemic infections, phages might be delivered via inhalation, injection, or other clinically guided routes. Decisions around delivery, duration, and supportive treatments are made by an experienced clinical team, often in consultation with international phage therapy centres.
For many patients, phage therapy is used alongside existing treatments—including antibiotics—to improve outcomes, particularly in infections that are difficult to treat. Clinical monitoring remains a central part of care, with teams assessing response, adjusting treatment if needed, and ensuring safety throughout the process. Because ph
For many patients, phage therapy is used alongside existing treatments—including antibiotics—to improve outcomes, particularly in infections that are difficult to treat. Clinical monitoring remains a central part of care, with teams assessing response, adjusting treatment if needed, and ensuring safety throughout the process. Because phages multiply only in the presence of their target bacteria, they naturally diminish once the infection resolves.