| CDSs | protein-coding sequences |
| CFUs | colony-forming units |
| CRP | C-reactive protein |
| CV | crystal violet |
| EOP | efficiencies of plating |
| ICER | incremental cost-effectiveness ratio |
| LVAD | left ventricular assist device |
| MOI | multiplicity of infection |
| OD | optical density |
| PFUs | plaque-forming units |
| PP | patient-derived phage |
| QALY | quality-adjusted life years |
| RT | room temperature |
| TSB | tryptic soy broth |
| WP | wastewater-derived phage |