Steven Martellotta

Writer illustrator with a big love for comics.

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[Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre @WalyanCentre]

BATTLE WITH BACTERIA is the last comic in our #WorldPhageWeek series. We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about the life-saving potential of #phages. Phage WA operates within the @WalyanCentre at @telethonkids. Find out more 👉https://t.co/nad2jWvVPo @PhageAustralia @DrAnthonyKicic

[Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre @WalyanCentre]

In comic 5 in our #WorldPhageWeek series we MEET THE PHAGE. #Phagetherapy is a medical treatment that uses viruses - called #phages - to target & kill harmful bacteria in the body. Learn more 👉https://t.co/jspsZBsFm1 @WalyanCentre @telethonkids @PhageAustralia @DrAnthonyKicic

[Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre @WalyanCentre]

FINDING PHAGE is comic 4 in our #WorldPhageWeek series, which features @DrAnthonyKicic! @WalyanCentre @telethonkids @PhageAustralia @phagedirectory @TAMU_CPT @RobLavigne1 @PhagesforGH

[Steven Martellotta @MartlesComics]

@WalyanCentre @daringnewman Thrilled to have been apart of the project and help bring the phage heroes to life!

[Steven Martellotta @MartlesComics]

@DrAnthonyKicic @daringnewman It was wonderful working with you Anthony!

[Anthony Kicic @DrAnthonyKicic]

Surprised but proud to have been included in the serial for #WorldPhageWeek. Many in the team that do the amazing work!. Spread the word!
@CurtinUni @CHIRI_curtin @JeremyJBarr @LithgowLab @TrevorLithgow @uwanews @CombatamrOrg @CARB_X @felixbiotech @PhageVSuperbug

[Steven Martellotta @MartlesComics]

Part 3 of @daringnewman and I's bacteriophage comic series!

[Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre @WalyanCentre]

Comic 3 in our #WorldPhageWeek series is MEET THE BACTERIA. When bacteria develop ways to resist antibiotics, they can cause very bad & uncontrolled infections, which can be deadly. #Phagetherapy is an alternative treatment. Learn more https://t.co/nad2jWvVPo @WalyanCentre

[Anthony Kicic @DrAnthonyKicic]

Often polymicrobial infections in the lung occur. Again #phages can be used to treat as #phagecocktails. #WorldPhageWeek Spread the word! @CurtinUni
@CHIRI_curtin @JeremyJBarr @LithgowLab @TrevorLithgow @uwanews @CombatamrOrg @CARB_X @felixbiotech @PhageVSuperbug

[Steven Martellotta @MartlesComics]

Part Two of @daringnewman and I's Phage Week comic!

[Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre @WalyanCentre]

Welcome to comic 2 in our #WorldPhageWeek series – BIOFILM. Biofilm is a sticky group of bacteria living together on a surface – these clusters hatch more bacteria. Learn more about #phagetherapy👉https://t.co/nad2jWvVPo @WalyanCentre @telethonkids @PhageAustralia @DrAnthonyKicic

[Anthony Kicic @DrAnthonyKicic]

Bacteria form biofilm in the lung making them resistant to antibiotics. #Phages can penetrate and destroy the bacteria within. #WorldPhageWeek. @CurtinUni @CHIRI_curtin @JeremyJBarr @LithgowLab @TrevorLithgow @uwanews @CombatamrOrg @CARB_X @felixbiotech @PhageVSuperbug

[Steven Martellotta @MartlesComics]

I've been working with @WalyanCentre and @daringnewman on a series of comics promoting their research into the bacteriophage! The posts are going up over the course of this week (which is World Phage Week)!

[Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre @WalyanCentre]

Introducing our first comic in our #WorldPhageWeek series - BRONCHOPOLIS UNDER ATTACK! Learn more about #phagetherapy here 👉 https://t.co/nad2jWvVPo @WalyanCentre @telethonkids @PhageAustralia @DrAnthonyKicic @phagedirectory @TAMU_CPT @RobLavigne1 @PhagesforGH

[Anthony Kicic @DrAnthonyKicic]

to celebrate #WorldPhageWeek follow this week's series on how #phages can be used to protect the lungs against #AMR pathogens... Spread the word! @CurtinUni @CHIRI_curtin @JeremyJBarr @LithgowLab @TrevorLithgow @uwanews @CombatamrOrg @CARB_X @felixbiotech @PhageVSuperbug

[Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre @WalyanCentre]

Introducing our first comic in our #WorldPhageWeek series - BRONCHOPOLIS UNDER ATTACK! Learn more about #phagetherapy here 👉 https://t.co/nad2jWvVPo @WalyanCentre @telethonkids @PhageAustralia @DrAnthonyKicic @phagedirectory @TAMU_CPT @RobLavigne1 @PhagesforGH

[Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre @WalyanCentre]

Burkholderia cepacia infections can lead to severe respiratory infections which are difficult to treat because the bacteria are resistant to multiple antibiotics. This bacteria can be a concern for people with #cysticfibrosis or chronic lung diseases. #WorldPhageWeek is coming!

[Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre @WalyanCentre]

#WorldPhageWeek starts today, aiming to increase global awareness of the life-saving potential offered by #phages – viruses from natural sources that attack & kill bacteria. Follow our comic posts this week to learn how phages fight against bacteria that cause serious infections.

[Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre @WalyanCentre]

Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria that can cause serious conditions like pneumonia and bloodstream infections, and can make people very sick. Antibiotic resistance is a significant concern when dealing with Staphylococcus aureus infections. #WorldPhageWeek is coming!

[Anthony Kicic @DrAnthonyKicic]

This sneaky and very hard to teat bacteria readily develops AMR and for those with cystic fibrosis may preclude many from transplantation. Can #phages be a solution? @CurtinUni @CHIRI_curtin @UWAresearch
@PhageAustralia @TrevorLithgow @CombatamrOrg
@JeremyJBarr @LithgowLab

[Anthony Kicic @DrAnthonyKicic]

This week highlighting the bacteria that cause AMR infections in the lead up to #WorldPhageWeek. @WalyanCentre @CurtinUni @CHIRI_curtin @uwanews @PhageAustralia @TrevorLithgow @CombatamrOrg

[Anthony Kicic @DrAnthonyKicic]

Although lesser known, Stenotrophomonas frequently develops AMR in the lung and #phage can be use to treat these. Using #WorldPhageWeek to promote the cause. Spread the word. @CurtinUni @CHIRI_curtin @uwanews @PhageAustralia @TrevorLithgow @CombatamrOrg @JeremyJBarr @LithgowLab

[Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre @WalyanCentre]

#AntimicrobialResistance, known as AMR, is predicted to cause OVER 10 MILLION DEATHS EVERY YEAR by 2050. AMR happens when bacteria develop ways to resist antibiotics & other antimicrobial medicines. A powerful alternative to antibiotics is #phagetherapy. #WorldPhageWeek is coming