Potential distributions of Bacillus anthracis and Bacillus cereus biovar anthracis causing anthrax in Africa.
BACKGROUND:Bacillus cereus biovar anthracis (Bcbva) is an emergent bacterium closely related to Bacillus anthracis, the etiological agent of anthrax. The latter has a worldwide distribution and usually causes infectious disease in mammals associated with savanna ecosystems. Bcbva was identified in h...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2020-03-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008131 |