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Y. pestis strains used in the present study.
| Strain | Use | Virulence | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley53 (Kim53) | Challenge in animal experiments | + | [23] |
| Kimberley53-luxCDABE (Kim53-lux) | Imaging of bacteria in the lungs (by in vivo imaging system/ IVIS) | + | [24] |
| Kim53ΔpPCD1ΔpPCP1 (Kim53Δ70Δ10) | Phage preparation and titration | - | [25] |
| EV76-luxCDABE (EV76-lux) |
Phage lysis assay | - | [25] |
