Biomedical Science and Research Journals | Phage Therapy to Prevent Nosocomial Bacterial Pneumonia in Patients with Severe COVID-19 in 2020

 

Phage Therapy to Prevent Nosocomial Bacterial Pneumonia in Patients with Severe COVID-19 in 2020

Abstract

The COVID-19 was reported to be a pandemic, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Secondary bacterial pneumonia exacerbates respiratory problems and increases mortality in patients with COVID-19. Recently, 50% of the causes of death in these patients have been reported as nosocomial pneumonia in these cases. These bacteria have become multidrug-resistant. Phage production is a cost-benefit. Inhalation of phage cocktail with mesh nebulizer can be suitable to prevent secondary bacterial pulmonary infection in patients with severe COVID-19. To prevent secondary bacterial pneumonia and reduce mortality in patients with severe type COVID-19 and patients who are under a ventilator for a long time, the use of phage cocktail product by inhalation with mesh nebulizer device is recommended

Keywords: Pneumonia; COVID-19; Prevention; Phage therapy

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The COVID-19 was reported to be a pandemic, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The SARS-COV2 is transmitted to humans through the respiratory system. The virus stimulates the immune system to secrete inflammatory substances and cytokine storm. This event can induce multi-organ damage. Secondary bacterial pneumonia exacerbates respiratory problems and increases mortality in patients with COVID-19. Recently, 50% of the causes of death in these patients have been reported as nosocomial pneumonia in these cases. The most common etiology of secondary bacterial pneumonia is Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia, and Acinetobacter baumannii. These bacteria have become multidrug-resistant due to improper rational usage of antibiotics, genetic mutation, and enzyme production. Phage therapy can be used to reduce the rate of these infections [1].

Phage production is a cost-benefit. Bacteriophages have recently been reported as an appropriate prevention and treatment option at the In-vitro, In-vivo, and several clinical trials. For optimal use of bacteriophages for these cases, the use of a phage cocktail that includes different phages is recommended. Phage cocktail not only increases the host range of phages but also reduces the likelihood of phage resistance [2].

Inhalation of phage cocktail with mesh nebulizer can be suitable to prevent secondary bacterial pulmonary infection in patients with severe COVID-19 and patients who are under a ventilator for a long time. The mesh nebulizer device produces the least changes in the structure of bacteriophages by producing aerosols with dimensions of less than 4 micrometers. It also minimizes decrease bacteriophage titers and active phages [3].

An inhaled phage cocktail with mesh nebulizer device can prevent secondary pulmonary bacterial infection in patients with COVID-19. To prevent secondary bacterial pneumonia and reduce mortality in patients with severe type COVID-19 and patients who are under a ventilator for a long time, the use of phage cocktail product by inhalation with mesh nebulizer device is recommended.

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