Bacteriophage Typing (also known as Typing, Bacteriophage, Phage Typing): A technique of bacterial typing which differentiates between bacteria or strains of bacteria by their susceptibility to one or more bacteriophages.

NIH MeSH · D001434Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Bacteriophage Typing

Also known asTyping, Bacteriophage · Phage Typing · Typing, Phage

Definition

A technique of bacterial typing which differentiates between bacteria or strains of bacteria by their susceptibility to one or more bacteriophages.

MeSH classification

  • E01.370.225.875.150.125.150
  • E05.200.875.150.125.150

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Common questions about Bacteriophage Typing

What does Bacteriophage Typing mean in medicine?
A technique of bacterial typing which differentiates between bacteria or strains of bacteria by their susceptibility to one or more bacteriophages. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Bacteriophage Typing known by any other names?
Yes. Bacteriophage Typing is also referred to as Typing, Bacteriophage, Phage Typing, Typing, Phage in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Bacteriophage Typing sit in the medical classification?
Bacteriophage Typing falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E01.370.225.875.150.125.150, E05.200.875.150.125.150). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001434) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗