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Characterization of a Pathogenic Escherichia coli Strain Derived from Oreochromis spp. Farms Using Whole-Genome Sequencing
Published on: December 23, 2022
Characterization and complete genome sequence of the virulent phage ST20 infecting Escherichia coli O165:H8
Honghui Liu1, Min Lu1, Xinchun Liu2
1College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101408, China.
Abstract:
A virulent phage, named ST20, infecting Escherichia coli O165:H8 was isolated from wastewater and subjected to genomic sequencing using the Illumina HiSeq system. Genomic analysis revealed that it contains double-stranded DNA, and its complete genome consists of 44,517 nucleotides with an average GC content of 50.81%. Morphological observations showed that phage ST20 belongs to the order Caudovirales and the family Siphoviridae due to its characteristic icosahedral capsid and a long noncontractile tail. This phage was further characterized by one-step growth curve analysis and measurement of its stability at 4 °C. The study has implications for the development of potential biocontrol agents.
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