ReviewFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Role of Lysogenic Phages in the Dissemination of Antibiotic Resistance Genes Applied in the Food Chain.
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- Phage Therapy in Gastrointestinal Diseases: Current Status and Challenges.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Mobile Genetic Elements as Central Drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance: Molecular Mechanisms, Evolutionary Ecology, One Health Implications and Control Strategies.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Feature Reviews on Food Microbiology.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Isolation and characterization of novel bacteriophages with broad-spectrum lytic activity against carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae capsular pathotypes K1, K2, K3, K5, and K20.Biology direct · 2026Article
- Limitations and safety aspects related to the use of bacteriophages in food production.FEMS microbiology reviews · 2026Article
- Update of the list of QPS-recommended biological agents intentionally added to food or feeds as notified to EFSA.EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026Article
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Abstract
Bacteriophages, first discovered in 1915, have re-emerged as critical players in microbial ecosystems, particularly in food production. Their ability to lysogenize bacterial hosts raises concerns about their role in the horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and virulence factors, contributing to the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance. Key studies reveal that ARG-carrying phages are prevalent across various stages of the food chain, including soil, vegetables, meat, dairy, and wastewater associated with food production. These findings demonstrate the potential for lysogenic phages to act as vectors for resistance gene dissemination, posing risks to public health. The review also explores emerging genetic elements, such as phage-inducible chromosomal islands and gene transfer agents, that further enhance the mobility of resistance and virulence genes. Advancements in metagenomic tools have improved our understanding of phage-mediated gene transfer, but significant knowledge gaps remain. Future research should aim to quantify these processes in real-world settings and develop strategies to mitigate the risks associated with lysogenic phages in food systems.
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