Isolation, characterization and genomic analysis of three lytic bacteriophages (PBM) targeting Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli

Key Points

• Isolation of three lytic bacteriophages effective against avian pathogenic E. coli expands therapeutic possibilities.
• Genomic analysis revealed unique features of the isolated bacteriophages, including potential lysogenic genes.
• Characterization involved assessing the morphology and lytic activity of the bacteriophages under laboratory conditions.
• The findings suggest these bacteriophages could offer a novel treatment for infections caused by avian pathogenic E. coli.