The Francisella tularensis proteome and its recognition by antibodies

Francisella tularensis is the causative agent of a spectrum of diseases collectively known as tularemia. The extreme virulence of the pathogen in humans, combined with the low infectious dose and the ease of dissemination by aerosol have led to concerns about its abuse as a bioweapon. Until recen...

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Main Authors: Sara L.N. Kilmury, Susan M. Twine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2011-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2010.00143/full