Rapid Isolation and Genomic Characterization of Sewage-Derived Bacteriophages Targeting Multidrug-Resistant Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli in Poultry
Rajindra Napit, Anupama Gurung, Ashok B. Chaudhary, Machchendra Thapa, Roji Raut, Ajit Poudel, Sajisha Prajapati, Dhiraj Puri, Dibesh B. Karmacharya
This study isolates and characterizes bacteriophages from sewage targeting multidrug-resistant E. coli in poultry, showing their potential as alternatives to antibiotics.
bioRxiv · Feb 16, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology