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Characterization and genomic analysis of two bacteriophages isolated from poultry/livestock farms Open Access

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is one of the most important pathogens, causing various diseases in humans and animals. As methicillin-resistant (MRSA) has become increasingly prevalent, controlling this pathogen with standard antibiotic treatment has become challenging. Bacteriophages (phages) have attracted interest as alternative antibacterial agents to control MRSA. In this study, we isolated six phages from soils of poultry/livestock farms. Based on the results of host range determination with 150 strains and restriction enzyme treatment of phage DNA, two phages, designated SP5 and SP6, were selected for further characterization and genome sequencing. Both SP5 and SP6 were classified as members of the family . The genome of SP5 comprises 43 305 bp and contains 63 ORFs, while the SP6 genome comprises 42 902 bp and contains 61 ORFs. Although they have different host spectra, the phage genomes exhibit high nucleotide similarity to each other. Adsorption assay results suggested that the host range determinants of the two phages are involved in both adsorption and infection. Comparative genomic analyses of the two phages provided evidence that the lysogenic/lytic control module and tail proteins may be important for host specificity.

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Characterization and genomic analysis of two Staphylococcus aureus bacteriophages isolated from poultry/livestock farms
J. Gen. Virol. 94, 2569 (2013); https://doi.org/10.1099/vir.0.053991-0
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