Bacteriophage therapy against nosocomial infection and airborne Infection control in ICU

Abstract

The spread of antibiotic resistant nosocomial infections and cross transmission of airborne nosocomial infection have urged the scientific community to hunt for prevention and alternative treatments of it. This study aimed to focus on efficacy and safety of bacteriophage as an alternative therapy as well as controlling airborne nosocomial infection by introducing ICU design with well-planned air ventilation system with relative pressure gradients. This was conducted by reviewing a range of relevant literatures and following international health facility guidelines. According to the findings, bacteriophage therapy achieved positive outcomes for the management of nosocomial infections apart from some limitations and well ventilated positive and negative pressurized ICU is indeed a successful technique for limiting airborne infections. Well-planned ventilation systems in ICUs is a public right. More studies and clinical trials need to conduct on bacteriophage therapy to increase the treatment available to the public.