Biological and Genomic Characterization of a Novel Jumbo Bacteriophage, vB_VhaM_pir03 with Broad Host Lytic Activity against <i>Vibrio harveyi</i>

<i>Vibrio harveyi</i> is a Gram-negative marine bacterium that causes major disease outbreaks and economic losses in aquaculture. Phage therapy has been considered as a potential alternative to antibiotics however, candidate bacteriophages require comprehensive characterization for a saf...

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Main Authors: Gerald N. Misol, Constantina Kokkari, Pantelis Katharios
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/12/1051