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Investigating Bacillus anthracis genomic diversity and trait-specific lineages in an endemic area in northern Tanzania through a combination of traditional and culture-free sequencing approaches.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Aug 2026
Hilbig Antonia, Medvecky Matej, Lembo Tiziana, Mmbaga Blandina T, Kiwelu Ireen, Mshanga Deogratius, Motto Shabani K, Makondo Zacharia E, Wadugu Boaz, Arola Henri O, Nikkari Simo, Rubach Matthew P, Crump John A, Lycett Samantha J, Biek Roman, Forde Taya L
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Anthrax, caused by Bacillus anthracis (BA), is a prominent neglected zoonosis with major impacts on human, livestock, and wildlife health. Despite this, limited genomic investigation at the One Health interface constrains current understanding of BA transmission and of the ecological and host factors shaping its diversity and population structure. This includes the possibility of host-specific BA lineages, given...
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