Oral phage therapy with microencapsulated phage A221 against Escherichia coli infections in weaned piglets
Abstract Background Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common pathogen that often causes diarrhea in piglets. Since bacteria are becoming more and more resistant to antibiotics, phages have become a promising alternative therapy. However, the therapy of oral phage often fails to achieve the desired eff...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-09-01
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Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-023-03724-y |