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Genetic diversity of Bacillus anthracis in Europe: genotyping methods in forensic and epidemiologic investigations.
Biosecurity and bioterrorism : biodefense strategy, practice, and science - 1 Sept 2013
Derzelle Sylviane, Thierry Simon
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Bacillus anthracis, the etiological agent of anthrax, a zoonosis relatively common throughout the world, can be used as an agent of bioterrorism. In naturally occurring outbreaks and in criminal release of this pathogen, a fast and accurate diagnosis is crucial to an effective response. Microbiological forensics and epidemiologic investigations increasingly rely on molecular markers, such as polymorphisms in DNA...
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