Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Experimental bacteriophage protection against Staphylococcus aureus abscesses in a rabbit model.
- Journal:
- Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Wills, Quintin F et al.
- Affiliation:
- Institute of Child Health · United Kingdom
- Species:
- rabbit
Abstract
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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