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Phylogeography of Bacillus anthracis in the country of Georgia shows evidence of population structuring and is dissimilar to other regional genotypes.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Khmaladze Ekaterine, Birdsell Dawn N, Naumann Amber A, Hochhalter Christian B, Seymour Meagan L, Nottingham Roxanne, Beckstrom-Sternberg Stephen M, Beckstrom-Sternberg James, Nikolich Mikeljon P, Chanturia Gvantsa, Zhgenti Ekaterine, Zakalashvili Mariam, Malania Lile, Babuadze Giorgi, Tsertsvadze Nikoloz, Abazashvili Natalia, Kekelidze Merab, Tsanava Shota, Imnadze Paata, Ganz Holly H, Getz Wayne M, Pearson Ofori, Gajer Pawel, Eppinger Mark, Ravel Jacques, Wagner David M, Okinaka Richard T, Schupp James M, Keim Paul, Pearson Talima
Abstract excerpt
Sequence analyses and subtyping of Bacillus anthracis strains from Georgia reveal a single distinct lineage (Aust94) that is ecologically established. Phylogeographic analysis and comparisons to a global collection reveals a clade that is mostly restricted to Georgia. Within this clade, many groups are found around the country, however at least one subclade is only found in the eastern part. This pattern suggests...
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