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Phage therapy uses bacteriophages to treat bacterial infections. It offers an alternative to antibiotics, especially for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Bacteriophage: A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria.
Antibiotic Resistance: The ability of bacteria to resist the effects of an antibiotic.
Lysis: The disintegration of a cell by rupture of the cell wall or membrane.