title: Minimization and prevention of phage infections in bioprocesses.
abstract: Phage infections in bacterial bioprocesses constitute one of the most devastating threats to the productivity of the biotechnology facilities. There are several factors, which can decide if an infection would occur, and if it would turn into an outbreak and heavy contamination of the production facility. This issue is discussed on the basis of literature survey and experience of Phage Consultants.
authors.affiliation: Phage Consultants, Inc, Gdansk, Poland. ml@phageconsultants.com
authors.forename: Marcin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Los
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000821:virology*; D001435:Bacteriophages; D019149:Bioreactors / Q000821:virology; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000379:methods; D003264:Containment of Biohazards / Q000379:methods*; D005285:Fermentation; D011786:Quality Control