Bacteriophage therapy: Unleashing the potential of bacteriophages in modern medicine

Multidrug-resistant bacterial infections are one of the major concerns in the medical field across the globe. The pipeline of the new drug development is almost dried anticipating the urgent need of alternative therapy options to save the lives. Bacteriophages are the viruses that infect bacteria, have emerged out as captivating and versatile in many areas especially in medicine and biotechnology. It can act as best alternative option in the treatment of multidrug resistant bacterial infections. In this comprehensive study, we unleash the potential of bacteriophages and their future prospects in the field of medicine along with its hurdles to adopt it as alternative to antibiotics. In an era of increasing antibiotic resistance, understanding and harnessing the power of bacteriophages may hold the key to addressing and pressing global health challenges.