Two virulent Vibrio campbellii phages with potential for phage therapy in aquaculture.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As aquaculture continues to expand globally, diseases caused by Vibrio species are becoming increasingly prevalent. Vibriosis encompasses a range of infections, which can lead to symptoms such as skin lesions, hemorrhaging, and high mortality rates in fish and shellfish, especially in high-density farming systems, resulting in significant economic losses. Simultaneously, the extensive use of antibiotics has fostered the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, exacerbated disease outbreaks, and complicated control measures. Phage therapy, which leverages bacteriophages as natural antibacterial agents, offers a promising eco-friendly alternative to the antibiotics used in aquaculture. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of two vibriophages for phage therapy in a

SUBMITTER: Ding H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869677 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature