What do we call a virus that attacks a bacterium?

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Suren Abreu
Dec 9, 2016

A bacteriophage.

Explanation:

A virus that infects and replicates within a bacterium, destroying it in the process, is called a bacteriophage (from bacteria + phagein [Greek for devour]).

They are seen as potential alternatives to antibiotic therapy because of their particular effect on the host bacterium and the absence of side effects.

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