Genomic characterization of JG068, a novel virulent podovirus active against Burkholderia cenocepacia.

Background: As is true for many other antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative pathogens, members of the Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) are currently being assessed for their susceptibility to phage therapy as an antimicrobial treatment. The objective of this study was to perform genomic and limited functional characterization of the novel BCC phage JG068 (vB_BceP_JG068).

Results: JG068 is a podovirus that forms large, clear plaques on Burkholderia cenocepacia K56-2.