Novel bacteriophage and antibacterial composition comprising the same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel bacteriophage having a specific bactericidal activity against salmonella, a composition for the prevention or treatment of infectious diseases comprising the bacteriophage as an active ingredient, an antibiotic comprising the bacteriophage as an active ingredient, an animal feed or drinking water comprising the bacteriophage as an active ingredient, and a sanitizer or cleaner comprising the bacteriophage as an active ingredient. The novel bacteriophage of the present invention has a specific bactericidal activity against Salmonella choleraesuis, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella derby, Salmonella infantis or Salmonella newport with no influences on beneficial bacteria, as well as excellent acid- and heat-resistance and desiccation tolerance. Therefore, the novel bacteriophage can be used for the prevention or treatment of salmonellosis or salmonella food poisoning, which is an infectious disease caused by Salmonella choleraesuis, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella derby, Salmonella infantis or Salmonella newport, and also widely used in animal feeds, drinking water for livestock, sanitizers, and cleaners.

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