Which of the following is/are advantages of using bacteriophage to treat human bacterial infections?

A. Bacteriophage can kill the bacteria.
B. Bacteriophage are very specific for the target bacteria and won't affect normal microbiota.
C. Bacteriophage will not cause disease or harm humans.
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: D

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