Characterization of vB_SauM-fRuSau02, a Twort-Like Bacteriophage Isolated from a Therapeutic Phage Cocktail

Characterization of vB_SauM-fRuSau02, a Twort-Like Bacteriophage Isolated from a Therapeutic Phage Cocktail

Staphylococcus aureus is a commensal and pathogenic bacterium that causes infections in humans and animals. It is a major cause of nosocomial infections worldwide. Due to increasing prevalence of multidrug resistance, alternative methods to eradicate the pathogen are necessary. In this respect, poly...

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Main Authors: Katarzyna Leskinen, Henni Tuomala, Anu Wicklund, Jenni Horsma-Heikkinen, Pentti Kuusela, Mikael Skurnik, Saija Kiljunen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
Staphylococcus aureus
bacteriophage
phage therapy
vB_SauM-fRuSau02
Twortlikevirus
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/9/9/258

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