Accession Number:

AD1093592

Title:

Assessing Bacteriophage and Antibiotic Combinations for Synergy Against Multidrug Resistant Wound Infection Pathogens

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Annual Report]

Corporate Author:

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Personal Author(s):

• Jacobs, Anna C.

Report Date:

2018-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

17

Abstract:

The objective of this proposal is to study phages used in combination with antibiotics to treat biofilm infections. In vitro biofilm assays were completed to assess phage plus antibiotic combinations. Synergistic combinations were found some resulted in reduced biomass of biofilm, others resulted in reduced number of live bacteria in the biofilm. These differences may be due to the mechanism of action of the antibiotics and should be investigated further. These in vitro data suggest that combinations of phage plus antibiotic may reduce biofilm in an in vivo setting. Assessment of synergistic pairs will be completed in animal models during the next funding period.

Descriptors:

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Microbiology

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]