Phylogenetic inference of Coxiella burnetii by 16S rRNA gene sequencing.

Coxiella burnetii is a human pathogen that causes the serious zoonotic disease Q fever. It is ubiquitous in the environment and due to its wide host range, long-range dispersal potential and classification as a bioterrorism agent, this microorganism is considered an HHS Select Agent. In the event of...

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Main Authors: Heather P McLaughlin, Blake Cherney, Janetta R Hakovirta, Rachael A Priestley, Andrew Conley, Andrew Carter, David Hodge, Segaran P Pillai, Linda M Weigel, Gilbert J Kersh, David Sue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5747434?pdf=render