Biocontrol of Escherichia coli O157 with O157-specific bacteriophages
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Research was conducted to examine the biocontrol of Escherichia coli O157 with O157-specific bacteriophages. Three bacteriophages, designated KH1, KH4 and KH5, were isolated and their ability to lyse laboratory cultures of E coli O157 was evaluated. Results indicate that virulent O157 antigen-specific phages could play a role in biocontrol of E coli O157:H7 in animals and fresh foods without compromising the viability of other normal flora or food quality.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 1999
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Emergence of biofilm-forming subpopulations upon exposure of Escherichia coli to environmental bacteriophages
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A study was conducted on the exposure of Escherichia coli MG1655 to environmental bacteriophages. It was observed that this exposure resulted in rapid selection for phage-tolerant subpopulations displaying increased biofilm formation.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2006
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Evaluation of a cocktail of three bacteriophages for biocontrol of Escherichia coli O157:H7
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A study is conducted to reiterate the exploitation of bacteriophages for the biocontrol of Escherichia coli O157:H7. The methods and results are discussed.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2004
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