Genome Characterization of Bacteriophage KPP-1, a Novel Member in the Subfamily <i>Vequintavirinae</i>, and Use of Its Endolysin for the Lysis of Multidrug-Resistant <i>Klebsiella variicola</i> In Vitro

Multidrug-resistant members of the <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> complex have become a threat to human lives and animals, including aquatic animals, owing to the limited choice of antimicrobial treatments. Bacteriophages are effective natural tools available to fight against multidrug-res...

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Published in:	Microorganisms
Main Authors:	Amal Senevirathne, Jehee Lee, Mahanama De Zoysa, Chamilani Nikapitiya
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Subjects:	<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> complex bacteriophage endolysin genome sequence <i>Klebsiella variicola</i> <i>Mydovirus</i>
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/1/207