Exploring the bacteriophage in Malaysia: an overview of applications and challenges

Nur Nashyiroh Izayati Mastor and Mohammad Zahirul Hoque and Vijay Kumar Subbiah (2025) Exploring the bacteriophage in Malaysia: an overview of applications and challenges. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences, 19. pp. 110-122. ISSN 1985-1758

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Abstract

Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide concern as more drugs are losing efficacy and fewer candidates are being developed in the pipeline. As a result, there is growing attention towards alternative applications of microbial control, and bacteriophages have come to the forefront of research. However, there is limited data and experimental studies in Malaysia. The well-documented use of these viruses to overcome the problem of antimicrobial resistance and multi-drug resistance is still scarce in the country and warrants exploration. Here, we discuss the potential of bacteriophage applications in healthcare, animal husbandry, aquaculture and agriculture in Malaysia. The challenges faced in doing so and reception among the country’s researchers, clinicians and healthcare authorities are also discussed. Although the use of bacteriophages in this capacity is just beginning to unfold, it is hoped that there will be a shift in perception towards a positive reception, especially with the looming threat of antibiotic resistance.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Bacteriophages, Applications, Antimicrobial-resistant, AMR, Malaysia
Subjects:	Q Science > QR Microbiology > QR1-502 Microbiology > QR355-502 Virology R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1-1270 Public aspects of medicine > RA421-790.95 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive medicine > RA643-645 Disease (Communicable and noninfectious) and public health
Department:	INSTITUTE > Biotechnology Research Institute (BRI)
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	26 May 2025 09:47
Last Modified:	26 May 2025 09:47
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43873

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