Bacteriophages in the control of pathogenic vibrios

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejbt.2017.10.012
• Publication Date: 2017-11-08T00:30:48Z
• Authors: Nicolás Plaza; Daniel Castillo; Diliana Pérez-Reytor; Gastón Higuera; Katherine García; Roberto Bastías
• Keywords: Lytic cycle; Phage therapy; Vibrio Infections; Pathogenic bacteria; Highly pathogenic

Vibrios are common inhabitants of marine and estuarine environments. Some them can be pathogenic to humans and/or animals using a broad repertory virulence factors. Lately, several reports have indicated that the incidence Vibrio infections in is rising also constitute continuing threat for aquaculture. Moreover, continuous use antibiotics has been accompanied by an emergence antibiotic resistance species, implying necessity efficient treatments. One promising alternative emerges lytic bacteriophages; however, there some drawbacks should overcome make phage therapy widely accepted method. In this work, we discuss about major species progress, benefits disadvantages detected during experimental bacteriophages their control.