As recently I isolated a phage that is hosted by S. aureus. Currently it is partially characterised and I found it very specific and infectious to its host i.e. S. aureus. Now I want to name it. Is there any rule for naming phages (viruses)? From the literature studied, I could not get any clue.
It can be named according to "Adriaenssens E, Brister JR. How to name and classify your phage: An informal guide. Viruses. 2017 Apr 3;9(4):70".
- It should start with bacterial host species name (first), add a word phage at the middle, and can include any name or number of your choice at the end. For example, Escherichia phage UF18.
I agreed with P. Manhor suggestion. Plz follow the steps mentioned in below article, "Adriaenssens E, Brister JR. How to name and classify your phage: An informal guide. Viruses. 2017 Apr 3;9(4):70".
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