Isolation and Characterization of a Cold-Adapted Bacteriophage for Biocontrol of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Seafood

Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. parahaemolyticus) is a preeminent seafood-borne pathogen, im- posing significant economic burdens on global aquaculture. The escalating prevalence of multidrug-resistant strains has accentuated the critical urgency for developing sustainable biocontrol strategies. In this study, a bacteriophage designated vB_VPAP_XY75 (XY75) was isolated and biologically characterized to establish an effective control against V. para- haemolyticus. XY75 exhibited remarkable...