Yes, temperate phage have been used for phage therapy. However, they must be genetically modified before use to ensure that all of the target bacteria is killed.
Yes, there is a possibility that phage therapy can impact human cells, but there has been no evidence of any negative side effects when using phage therapy in a clinical setting.
Do you know if a temperate phage has ever been used for phage therapy or is it strictly lytic phage as of right now?
Yes, temperate phage have been used for phage therapy. However, they must be genetically modified before use to ensure that all of the target bacteria is killed.
Does phage therapy ever impact human cells, and is there any common side effects seen when using phage therapy in the clinical setting?
Yes, there is a possibility that phage therapy can impact human cells, but there has been no evidence of any negative side effects when using phage therapy in a clinical setting.