Article
German Francisella tularensis isolates from European brown hares (Lepus europaeus) reveal genetic and phenotypic diversity.
BMC microbiology - 21 Mar 2013
Müller Wolfgang, Hotzel Helmut, Otto Peter, Karger Axel, Bettin Barbara, Bocklisch Herbert, Braune Silke, Eskens Ulrich, Hörmansdorfer Stefan, Konrad Regina, Nesseler Anne, Peters Martin, Runge Martin, Schmoock Gernot, Schwarz Bernd-Andreas, Sting Reinhard, Myrtennäs Kerstin, Karlsson Edvin, Forsman Mats, Tomaso Herbert
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Tularemia is a zoonotic disease caused by Francisella tularensis that has been found in many different vertebrates. In Germany most human infections are caused by contact with infected European brown hares (Lepus europaeus). The aim of this study was to elucidate the epidemiology of tularemia in hares using phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of F. tularensis. RESULTS: Cultivation of F....
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.