Novel Jumbo Bacteriophage AbIJP1 Reveals a New Caudoviricetes Genus and Therapeutic Potential Against Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii

The newly identified jumbo phage AbIJP1 demonstrated strong lytic activity against carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, including biofilm-associated bacteria. Its 348.6-kb genome encodes 592 predicted proteins and 20 tRNAs while lacking undesirable genes. Comparative genomics placed AbIJP1 in a previously unrecognized Caudoviricetes genus, highlighting its promise for phage therapy.

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