The Next Wave of Antimicrobial Approaches and Agents

Summary

A novel approach to treat drug-resistant microorganisms is antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (PDT), which is under investigation in animal models. PDT involves applying light from a laser, light-emitting diode, or other light source to an infected area that has been sprayed with a pathogen-penetrating photosensitizing agent.

  • Parasitic Infections
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Emerging Therapies
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