A Patient's Successful Quest for a Phage to CURE His Antibiotic-Resistant Infection
  
Christopher Shaffer, PhD, describes the benefits of phage therapy and its utility in treating antibiotic resistant bacteria. In addition, he describes his journey to Europe to receive this therapy and the barriers in the United States which prevent its widespread adoption. Health Watch USA Meeting April 16, 2025. YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/i8Gi-lQwZxA 

03:35 My story of an Antibiotic Resistant Infection.
10:26 Chronic Infections and Biofilms.
12:05 What are Phages and Phage Therapy.
15:48 The US Bureaucracy blocking the use of Phage Therapy.
19:51 My trip to Europe to receive phage therapy.
23:25 Phages and Antibiotic Synergy.
35:51 Why the US is not using phage therapy to its fullest potential.
40:05 The PASTURE Act -- Needs your support.
40:29 Antibiotic Resistance, How many people are dying.
42:23 What is needed to bring this therapy to patients.
43:20 Phage therapy is not profitable for pharmaceutical companies.