Experimental Bacteriophage Protection against Staphylococcus aureus Abscesses in a Rabbit Model

AUTOR(ES)

Wills, Quintin F.

FONTE

American Society for Microbiology

RESUMO

In a rabbit model of wound infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus, 2 × 109 PFU of staphylococcal phage prevented abscess formation in rabbits when it was injected simultaneously with S. aureus (8 × 107 CFU) into the same subcutaneous site. Phage multiplied in the tissues. Phages might be a valuable prophylaxis against staphylococcal infection.

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