Experimental bacteriophage protection against Staphylococcus aureus abscesses in a rabbit model.
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In a rabbit model of wound infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus, 2 x 10(9) PFU of staphylococcal phage prevented abscess formation in rabbits when it was injected simultaneously with S. aureus (8 x 10(7) CFU) into the same subcutaneous site. Phage multiplied in the tissues. Phages might be a valuable prophylaxis against staphylococcal infection.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
دوره 49 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005