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Bacteriophage resistance evolution in a honey bee pathogen.
Microbiology (Reading, England) - 1 Aug 2025
Spencer Emma K, Eline Yva, Saucedo Lauren, Linzan Kevin, Paull Keera, Miller Craig R, Peters Tracey L, Van Leuven James T
Abstract excerpt
Honey bee (Apis mellifera) larvae are susceptible to the bacterial pathogen Paenibacillus larvae, which causes severe damage to bee colonies. Antibiotic treatment requires veterinary supervision in the USA, is not used in many parts of the world, perpetuates problems associated with antibiotic resistance and may necessitate residual testing in bee products. There is interest in using bacteriophages to treat...
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- Bees
- Animals
- Bacteriophages
- Paenibacillus larvae
- Larva
- Virulence
- Mutation
