Hernia, mesh, microbes, and phage promise: Mapping 35 years of evidence through a systematic review
Authors:
- Braira WahidBWBraira Wahid
- Edward YoungEYEdward Young
- Morgyn WarnerMWMorgyn Warner
- Jinxin ZhaoJinxin Zhao
- April Ven Der KampAKApril Ven Der Kamp
- Adam TruskewyczATAdam Truskewycz
- Melanie MacGregorMMMelanie MacGregor
- Chrys HensmanCHChrys Hensman
- Billingsley KaambwaBKBillingsley Kaambwa
- Sarah HarmerSHSarah Harmer
- Jonathan IredellJIJonathan Iredell
- Peter SpeckPeter Speck
Open Access
- 6 October 2026
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of Infection and Public Health
- Vol. 19 (11)
Abstract
No abstract availableFunding Information
- National Health and Medical Research Council (Ideas Grant 2036550)
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