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Characterization of newly isolated lytic bacteriophages active against Acinetobacter baumannii.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Merabishvili Maia, Vandenheuvel Dieter, Kropinski Andrew M, Mast Jan, De Vos Daniel, Verbeken Gilbert, Noben Jean-Paul, Lavigne Rob, Vaneechoutte Mario, Pirnay Jean-Paul
Abstract excerpt
Based on genotyping and host range, two newly isolated lytic bacteriophages, myovirus vB_AbaM_Acibel004 and podovirus vB_AbaP_Acibel007, active against Acinetobacter baumannii clinical strains, were selected from a new phage library for further characterization. The complete genomes of the two phages were analyzed. Both phages are characterized by broad host range and essential features of potential therapeutic...
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