Isolation and characterization of coliphages from different water sources and their biocontrol application combined with electron beam irradiation for elimination of E. coli in domestic wastewater

Abstract Background Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including Escherichia coli (E. coli), are high-risk waterborne pathogens that pose a vital threat to the general public’s health. Therefore, this study aims to develop alternative and affordable treatment approaches. Coliphage treatment is an econom...

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Main Authors: Reham Fathy, Amal S. Eid, Ali A. Hammad, Salwa A. Abou El-Nour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Annals of Microbiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13213-024-01754-x