title: Decontamination of bacterial infection of monolayer cultures with a specific bacteriophage.
abstract: A few cell lines and primary monolayer cultures were accidentally infected by bacteria. These cultures were successfully decontaminated by means of the specific bacteriophage virus after quick identification of the responsible bacteria. This method presents a practical interest for preservation of valuable cultures.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D018407:Bacterial Physiological Phenomena; D001433:Bacteriolysis; D001435:Bacteriophages / Q000254:growth & development*; D002460:Cell Line; D046508:Culture Techniques; D006801:Humans; D051381:Rats; D013045:Species Specificity; D014779:Virus Replication