PHAXIAM Therapeutics obtains authorizations to launch its phase 1 study in endocarditis infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
Endocarditis is an infection of the endocardium (inner lining of the heart) and valves, usually caused by bacteria.
- Endocarditis is an infection of the endocardium (inner lining of the heart) and valves, usually caused by bacteria.
- The main cause of endocarditis infections, S. aureus, is responsible for around 30%1 of cases.
- Pascal Birman, Chief Medical Officer of PHAXIAM Therapeutics, stated: "This phase 1 study was designed primarily to assess the safety and pharmacokinetics of our anti-S. aureus phages in the treatment of endocarditis infections.
- The treatment of endocarditis infections caused by S. aureus using phage therapy could thus offer a major alternative and hope to many patients who have reached a therapeutic impasse.”