New Enterococcus Study Findings Have Been Reported by Investigators at Kyushu University (Isolation, Characterization of Enterococcus Phages and Their Application In Control of E. Faecalis In Milk).

Researchers at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan have conducted a study on the isolation and characterization of Enterococcus phages and their application in controlling E. faecalis in milk. The study found that a cocktail of three phages displayed strong antibacterial and biofilm removal activities, reducing viable E. faecalis in biofilm by 6 log within 6 hours. The cocktail also gradually reduced the viable count of E. faecalis in milk, suggesting its potential as a natural biocontrol agent. The research was supported by the Japan Science and Technology Agency. [Extracted from the article]