Biofilm Prevention and Removal in Non-Target <i>Pseudomonas</i> Strain by <i>Siphovirus</i>-like Coliphage.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives. Bacteriophages have gained significant interest as a potential solution to combat harmful bacteria, especially in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. With the rise in drug-resistant microorganisms, the medical community is increasingly exploring new alternatives to traditional antibiotics, and bacteriophages offer several advantages in this regard. However, phage applications still face some challenges, such as host specificity. Methods. In this study, a somatic Siphovirus-like coliphage (SOM7) was tested for inhibiting the biofilm-forming capacity of the non-target strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATTC 10145). The phage-sensitive strain E. coli WG5 was used as a control. The selected microorganisms were first tested for growt

SUBMITTER: Perez LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11504082 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature