Open AccessBacteriophages of Streptococcus equi
Author(s) -
Jonathan G. Spanier,
John F. Timoney
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
journal of general virology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.55
H-Index - 167
eISSN - 1465-2099
pISSN - 0022-1317
DOI - 10.1099/0022-1317-35-2-369
Subject(s) - biology , virology , streptococcus , microbiology and biotechnology , bacteriophage , bacteria , genetics , escherichia coli , gene
Bacteriophages were isolated from twelve lysogenic strains of Streptococcus equi. Based on sensitivity data and antiserum neutralization tests, the phage isolates were divided into two distinct but related groups. All twelve phage change the colonial morphology of S. equi from mucoid to matt. Possible phage-mediated effects on S. equi virulence are discussed.