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ReviewProbiotics and antimicrobial proteins2026

Beyond Antibiotics: Harnessing Bacteriotherapy to Heal Chronic Lymphatic Filariasis Wounds.

Alexander Kwarteng

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Review in Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Alexander KwartengDepartment of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. akwarteng@knust.edu.gh.

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Abstract

The rising incidence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), drug-resistant E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in chronic filarial wounds critically undermines the efficacy of antibiotics as standard therapies for chronic wounds in lymphatic filariasis. This challenge is intensified by widespread antibiotic misuse and self-medication among patients, complicating infection control and prolonging wound healing. As a result, there is a pressing need to adopt innovative treatment approaches. Bacteriotherapy represents a promising strategy for managing these chronic filarial wounds by effectively addressing persistent infections and inflammation that impede healing. This review comprehensively assesses current evidence to hypothesize the potential for advanced bacteriotherapeutic approaches in managing the complex morbidities of lymphatic filariasis, including lymphedema and its recurrent, complicated wounds. The findings highlight the potential of these innovative strategies to improve patient outcomes by targeting both filarial parasites and secondary bacterial infections. However, translating this promise into clinical practice requires further rigorous research, optimized treatment protocols, and tailored interventions suitable for endemic settings.

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BacteriotherapyChronic woundsFilarial lymphedemaPrebioticsProbiotics

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