Geographical Distribution of Genotypic and Phenotypic Markers Among Bacillus Anthracis Isolates and Related Species by Historical Movement and Horizontal Transfer
Abstract
The geographical distribution of Bacillus anthracis strains and isolates bearing some of the same genetic markers as the Amerithrax Ames isolate was examined and evaluated. At least one mechanism for the horizontal movement of genetic markers was shown amongst isolates and closely related species and the effect of such mixing was demonstrated on phenotype. The results provided potential mechanisms by which attempts to attribute isolates of Bacillus anthracis to certain geographical and isolate sources may be disrupted.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 09, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA494693
Entities
People
- A. Delos Santos
- C. J. Andrews
- E. A. Holwitt
- J. E. S. Parker
- J. Kalns
- J. L. Kiel
- Mark T. Wade
- R. P. Mccreary
- W. D. Walker
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory