bakteriofág
Bakteriofág, often shortened to phage, is a type of virus that infects and replicates within bacteria and archaea. The term "bacteriophage" literally means "bacteria eater." Phages are ubiquitous, found in all environments where bacteria exist, including soil, water, and even the human gut. They are highly specific, typically infecting only certain strains of bacteria.
The life cycle of a bacteriophage generally involves two main pathways: the lytic cycle and the lysogenic
Bacteriophages have been explored for various applications, most notably as a potential alternative to antibiotics in