Novel Bacteriophage and Antibacterial Composition Comprising the Same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel bacteriophage, more particularly, a bacteriophage that has a specific bactericidal activity against one or more Salmonella bacteria selected from the group consisting of Salmonella Enteritidis, Salmonella Typhimurium, Salmonella Gallinarum, and Salmonella Pullorum. Further, the present invention relates to a composition for the prevention or treatment of infectious diseases including salmonellosis and Salmonella food poisoning caused by Salmonella Enteritidis or Salmonella Typhimurium, Fowl Typhoid caused by Salmonella Gallinarum, and Pullorum disease caused by Salmonella Pullorum, comprising the bacteriophage as an active ingredient. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a feed additive, drinking water, a cleaner and a sanitizer, comprising the bacteriophage as an active ingredient.

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