# Complete genome sequence of bacteriophage LMC infecting Listeria monocytogenes from fowl droppings

## TL;DR

This paper reports the complete genome sequence of a phage that infects Listeria monocytogenes, isolated from fowl droppings.

## Contribution

The novel contribution is the isolation and full genome characterization of a new bacteriophage targeting Listeria monocytogenes.

## Key findings

- The phage LMC has a genome of 42,151 bp with a GC content of 36.58%.
- It contains 59 open reading frames and has an icosahedral capsid with a long tail.
- The phage shows strong antibacterial activity against L. monocytogenes ATCC 19115.

## Abstract

Listeria monocytogenes-targeting phage (LMC) was isolated from fowl droppings, and its complete genome was analyzed. LMC consists of 42,151 bp with a GC content of 36.58% and contains 59 open reading frames. It has an icosahedral capsid and a long tail. It shows a high antibacterial ability against L. monocytogenes ATCC 19115.