Armata Pharmaceuticals Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 1b/2a 'diSArm' Study of AP-SA02 in Adults with Bacteremia Due to Staphylococcus Aureus

Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of pathogen-specific bacteriophage therapeutics for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant and difficult-to-treat bacterial infections using its bacteriophage-based technology. Th Company is engaged in developing and advancing a pipeline of natural and synthetic phage candidates, including clinical candidates for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and other pathogens. Its two lead candidates addresses both chronic and acute bacterial infections. The Company's first lead candidate focused primarily on chronic bacterial infections is the clinical phage candidate for Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In parallel, it has an acute bacterial infection clinical development plan focused on Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, a difficult-to-treat and often life-threatening infection.