Isolation and Characterization of Novel Escherichia coli O157:H7 Phage SPEC13 as a Therapeutic Agent for E. coli Infections In Vitro and In Vivo

O157:H7 is a recognized food-borne pathogen causing severe food poisoning at low doses. Bacteriophages (phages) are FDA-approved for use in food and are suggested as natural preservatives against specific pathogens. A novel phage must be identified and studied to develop a new natural preservative or antimicrobial agent against