Escherichia coli O157:H7 Typing Phage V7 Is a T4-Like Virus

Abstract

The complete genome sequence of the Escherichia coli O157:H7 typing phage V7 was determined. Its double-stranded DNA genome is 166,452 bp long, encoding 273 proteins and including 11 tRNAs. This virus belongs to the genus T4-like viruses within the subfamily Tevenvirinae, family Myoviridae.