Which of the following therapies is also known as bacteriophage therapy?

Correct option is C

Phage therapy is a medical treatment that uses bacteriophages (viruses that infect and kill bacteria) to treat bacterial infections. It was first discovered in 1917 by Félix d’Hérelle and is considered a promising alternative to antibiotics, especially against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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• Bacteriophages are viruses that target specific bacteria.
• Phage therapy is effective against drug-resistant infections.
• It has been used in Russia, Georgia, and Poland for decades.
• The therapy has fewer side effects than antibiotics.
• Phage therapy is being explored for gut infections, wounds, and biofilm-related diseases.