Molecular characterization of the Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi Vi-typing bacteriophage E1.

Some bacteriophages target potentially pathogenic bacteria by exploiting surface-associated virulence factors as receptors. For example, phage have been identified that exhibit specificity for Vi capsule producing Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi. Here we have characterized the Vi-associated E1-typ...

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Main Authors: Pickard, D, Thomson, N, Baker, S, Wain, J, Pardo, M, Goulding, D, Hamlin, N, Choudhary, J, Threfall, J, Dougan, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008