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Phenotypical characterization of Mongolian Yersinia pestis strains.
Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.) - 1 Mar 2012
Kiefer Daniel, Dalantai Ganbold, Damdindorj Tserennorov, Riehm Julia M, Tomaso Herbert, Zöller Lothar, Dashdavaa Otgonbaatar, Pfister Kurt, Scholz Holger C
Abstract excerpt
Although Mongolia is regarded as one of the possible places of plague radiation, only few data are available from Mongolian Yersinia pestis strains. In this study a total of 100 Mongolian Y. pestis strains isolated from wild mammals and their parasites between the years 1960 and 2007 were analyzed for their phenotype. All strains grew well on selective Cefsulodin-Irgasan-Novobiocin agar and were positive for the...
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