Bacteriologic and Genomic Investigation of Bacillus anthracis Isolated from World War II Site, China

Bacteriologic and Genomic Investigation of Bacillus anthracis Isolated from World War II Site, China

Records suggest Bacillus anthracis was used in biowarfare during World War II, but evidence remains limited. We isolated B. anthracis from soil at the remains of a World War II–era laboratory in China. Phenotypic and genomic analyses confirmed the finding, highlighting the value of microbial forens...

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Main Authors: Yarong Wu, Yuan Yuan, Bing Yuan, Jiaxin Li, Jinglin Wang, Yujun Cui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2024-12-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Bacillus anthracis
bacteria
bioterrorism and preparedness
World War II
Harbin
biological warfare
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/30/12/23-1520_article

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