You took antibiotics. You had the impression that the infection was getting better. Then, a few weeks later, it came back. This situation is common in certain urinary, bone, or prosthesis-related infections, as well as infections linked to a catheter or other medical device. In these cases, the problem is not always only the bacterium […]
Why combining phages and antibiotics is the best solution for persistent infections Living with an infection that won’t heal is an exhausting battle. You may have already taken several antibiotic treatments, experiencing short moments of relief followed by painful relapses. This feeling of being stuck is the reality for many patients suffering from resistant bacteria. […]
For phage therapy to work, there is no room for chance: a phagogram must be performed. This sensitivity test identifies the bacteriophages capable of destroying your bacterial strain. But be careful: transporting a bacterium is no trivial matter. It is an operation subject to very strict international and national laws. Here is everything you need […]
Bacteriophages: natural viruses that help fight bacterial infections As antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to rise, many patients suffering from chronic infections are looking for safe, personalised alternatives. Among them, phage therapy, based on the use of bacteriophages, is attracting renewed interest. But what exactly are these “phages”? Are they viruses? Are they safe? And why is […]
The Eliava Bacteriophage Institute in Tbilisi, Georgia, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, we’ve put together a series of videos featuring testimonials from the Institute’s medical staff. On the program: the history of phagotherapy, which pathologies can be treated, the profile of patients who come to Georgia for treatment, patient support, […]
To mark the 100th anniversary of theEliava Institute of Phagotherapy, we’re bringing you exclusive interviews with various members of the medical staff. Last week, we introduced you to Dea Nizharadze, the Center’s Chief Medical Officer. She told us about her early days at Eliava, the reputation the Institute has built up over the years thanks […]
To care for the patients we bring to Georgia, we call on theEliava Institute, which has specialized in phagotherapy for over a hundred years. Our patients are directly supervised by a team of professionals, specialized in a particular field according to the patient’s pathology. One of these professionals is Doctor Mariam Dadiani, a young doctor […]
Phage therapy, long overshadowed by antibiotics, is now experiencing a real resurgence of interest. Faced with the alarming rise in bacterial resistance, researchers around the world are turning again to bacteriophages—viruses capable of targeting and destroying specific bacteria. But where does the research truly stand today? Here is an overview of the most notable advances […]
Modern phage therapy: 2024–2025 clinical advances and opportunities in Georgia Key clinical results (2024–2025) Phage therapy represents a safe, validated, and promising alternative against multidrug-resistant infections. — Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2025 “Integrating phage therapy into modern hospital protocols is no longer a question of ‘if’, but of ‘when’.” — Nature Microbiology, 2024 For several […]
The Eliava Institute of Bacteriophages, located in Tbilisi, Georgia, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. And on this occasion, how could we not mention the discoverer of phage therapy, Félix d’Hérelle? Together with his Georgian colleague and friend Giorgi Eliava, Félix d’Hérelle published his first results in 1917 on a filterable and transferable living […]