Advances in bacteriophage-mediated control strategies to reduce bacterial virulence

The emergence of antibiotic resistance has been raised due to the inappropriate use of antibiotics that might be the urgent health crisis. Antibiotics in animals and food chain have been widely used as growth promoters, prophylaxis, and treatment of infectious diseases, which provides the selective pressure on foodborne pathogens. It is essential to develop novel therapeutic weapon for controlling the appearance of resistance and inhibiting...