[Progress and application of bacteriophages in the prevention and control of zoonotic bacterial diseases]

Zoonotic pathogens pose a grave threat to the development of animal husbandry and human health. As antibiotics have been extensively and excessively utilized, the issue of bacterial resistance has intensified. Bacteriophage therapy for bacterial infections has regained prominence due to its strong specificity and low propensity for developing bacterial resistance. However, constraints persist in the clinical application of bacteriophage therapy. By interrupting transmission routes, bacteriophages offer broader prospects for preventing and controlling the infection and dissemination of zoonotic pathogenic bacteria. This article briefly reviews the research progress and applications of bacteriophages in the prevention and control of zoonotic bacterial diseases and offers insights into the future development in this field, with the aim of providing valuable insights and references for subsequent studies on the prevention, control, and therapeutic application of bacteriophages.