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ArticleMicrobiology spectrum2026

Genomic characterization and therapeutic potential of five broad-spectrum lytic bacteriophages against multidrug-resistant avian pathogenic

Tushar Midha, Vishakha, Somesh Baranwal

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Tushar MidhaGastrointestinal Disease Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India.ORCID 0000-0002-2506-4719
VishakhaGastrointestinal Disease Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India.
Somesh BaranwalGastrointestinal Disease Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India.ORCID 0000-0002-6065-559X

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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India 09/1051(13144)/2022-EMR-IDepartment of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India IF230493Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India SR/PURSE/2023/220 (C), ECR/2016/000903, SRF/ST/LSI-656/2018
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Abstract

Colibacillosis, caused by avian pathogenic IMPORTANCE: The overuse of antibiotics in poultry farming has created a crisis. The multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria threaten both animal health and human safety through the food chain. When antibiotics fail, farmers face devastating losses, and resistant bacteria can transfer to humans through consumption or environmental contamination. Bacteriophages offer a practical solution as they kill target bacteria without harming beneficial microbes or leaving chemical residues. Our comprehensive characterization confirms that these five phages are safe and effective as they lack any resistance or toxin genes and rescue 60%-80% of infected larvae. This represents a characterized phage bank targeting the specific resistant strains in Indian poultry. By providing a validated alternative to antibiotics, this work supports sustainable food production while reducing the spread of antimicrobial resistance from farms to humans.

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BacteriophagesColiphagesDrug Resistance, Multiple, BacterialEscherichia coliEscherichia coli InfectionsPhage TherapyPoultry DiseasesAnimalsChickensFecesGenome, ViralGenomicsHost SpecificityPoultryWhole Genome Sequencingavian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC)bacteriophage therapyGalleria mellonellagenomicsmultidrug resistance (MDR)One Health

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