Bacillus cereus Biovar Anthracis Causing Anthrax in Sub-Saharan Africa-Chromosomal Monophyly and Broad Geographic Distribution.

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Bacillus cereus Biovar Anthracis Causing Anthrax in Sub-Saharan Africa-Chromosomal Monophyly and Broad Geographic Distribution.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Sept 2016

Antonation Kym S, Grützmacher Kim, Dupke Susann, Mabon Philip, Zimmermann Fee, Lankester Felix, Peller Tianna, Feistner Anna, Todd Angelique, Herbinger Ilka, de Nys Hélène M, Muyembe-Tamfun Jean-Jacques, Karhemere Stomy, Wittig Roman M, Couacy-Hymann Emmanuel, Grunow Roland, Calvignac-Spencer Sébastien, Corbett Cindi R, Klee Silke R, Leendertz Fabian H

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Through full genome analyses of four atypical Bacillus cereus isolates, designated B. cereus biovar anthracis, we describe a distinct clade within the B. cereus group that presents with anthrax-like disease, carrying virulence plasmids similar to those of classic Bacillus anthracis. We have isolated members of this clade from different mammals (wild chimpanzees, gorillas, an elephant and goats) in West and...

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004923
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