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University of Northern Iowa

2008

Bacillus anthracis; Bacteriophages--Therapeutic use;

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Bacteriophages That Infect Bacillus Bacteria (Anthrax), Michael H. Walter May 2008

Bacteriophages That Infect Bacillus Bacteria (Anthrax), Michael H. Walter

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The invention provides bacteriophages that infect Bacillus bacteria, including Bacillus anthracis, and compositions containing the bacteriophages. The invention also provides methods for using the bacteriophages of the invention to prevent and treat infection of an organism by Bacillus bacteria. Methods and materials to decontaminate a surface or an organism that is contaminated with Bacillus bacteria or Bacillus spores is also provided.