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Comparative genomics and an insect model rapidly identify novel virulence genes of Burkholderia mallei.
Journal of bacteriology - 1 Apr 2008
Schell Mark A, Lipscomb Lyla, DeShazer David
Abstract excerpt
Burkholderia pseudomallei and its host-adapted deletion clone Burkholderia mallei cause the potentially fatal human diseases melioidosis and glanders, respectively. The antibiotic resistance profile and ability to infect via aerosol of these organisms and the absence of protective vaccines have led to their classification as major biothreats and select agents. Although documented infections by these bacteria date...
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