Characterization of an Enterococcus faecalis bacteriophage SFQ1 as a potential therapeutic agent

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Enterococcus faecalis is a well-established resident of the human gastrointestinal tract and is also a major cause of human infections. Unfortunately, therapeutic options for E. faecalis infections remain limited, particularly with the emergence of vancomycin-resistant strains in hospital settings. Consequently, there has been a renewed interest in phage therapy as an alternative to antibiotics. In this study, we...

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