Timely excision of prophage {Phi}13 is essential for the Staphylococcus aureus infectious process
Olivier Poupel, Gérald Kénanian, Lhousseine Touqui, Charlotte Abrial, Tarek Msadek, Sarah Dubrac
This study shows that timely excision of the {Phi}13 prophage in Staphylococcus aureus is essential for virulence, as its loss reduces pathogenicity and increases host survival.
Infection and Immunity · Sep 3, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology