Abstract
ABSTRACTPseudomonas aeruginosa is a major pathogen in humans and other animals, frequently harboring mechanisms of resistance to commonly used antimicrobials. Here, we describe the isolation of Pseudomonas bacteriophage Zikora. The full 65,837-bp genome was annotated and demonstrates similarity to Pbunavirus phages, making Zikora a new member of this genus of the Myoviridae family.
Highlights
The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections is becoming a global concern and has not spared Nigeria (1)
Regarding its close identity with other pbunaviruses, i.e., a genus of the Myoviridae family of phages, Zikora was classified as a Myoviridae member by VIRIDIC
Microbiology Resource Announcement extends the Myoviridae family, Pbunavirus genus, for which only 27 members are currently listed by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV)
Summary
The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections is becoming a global concern and has not spared Nigeria (1). The complete genome of Zikora was obtained as a single contig of 65,837 bp with a G1C content of 54.88%.
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