Cytophage Technologies announced a positive outcome from the first Canadian patient treated with its pioneering bacteriophage (phage) therapy for an antibiotic-resistant infection. The patient experienced significant recovery, including fully healed wounds, reduced inflammation, and improved functionality.
Cytophage Technologies Ltd. ('Cytophage' or'the Company') (TSXV: CYTO; FSE: 70G) announced a positive outcome from the first Canadian patient treated with its pioneering bacteriophage (phage) therapy. Six months after receiving the treatment, the patient shows significant a recovery, with fully-healed wounds, reduced inflammatory markers, and significantly improved functionality.Building on the success of this case, Cytophage is working to launch additional trials.
“This case is a turning point for phage therapy in Canada,” said Dr. Steven Theriault, CEO of Cytophage. “We are committed to helping more patients overcome difficult-to-treat infections and advancing this re-emerging technology by expanding our network of partners to assist more patients suffering with PJI.”Last year, Cytophage was approached by Dr. Marisa Azad, a specialist in infectious diseases at The Ottawa Hospital, to help a patient battling an antibiotic-resistant infection associated with a joint replacement. Facing a lack of effective treatment options, Dr. Azad collaborated with Cytophage to develop a unique phage therapy treatment plan, which was approved by Health Canada and(N of 1). Six months after receiving the therapy, the patient is now able to move with less pain, her wound has fully healed, and inflammation indicators in her blood have significantly decreased. Dr. Azad and her team continue to monitor the patient’s progress“This patient’s recovery has been transformative. We went from a situation where no antibiotic options were left, to seeing significant pain reduction, wound healing, and improved functionality,” says Dr. Azad
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