Book 2010
Bacteriophage in the Control of Food- and Waterborne Pathogens
- Publisher
- ASM Press
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Science
- Natural history
- Bacteriophages
- Food contamination
- Pollution
- Water
- Diagnostic use
- Therapeutic use
As food- and waterborne pathogens become increasingly resistant to antibiotics, researchers are turning to bacteriophages as an alternative to keep our food and water supplies safe. This timely book provides a unique comprehensive review of the literature on the application of bacteriophages as therapeutic and prophylactic agents in the food production and processing industries, including food animals, plants, and aquaculture.