Population genomics of Bacillus anthracis from an anthrax hyperendemic area reveals transmission processes across spatial scales and unexpected within-host diversity
Taya Forde, Tristan P. W. Dennis, Olubunmi R. Aminu, William T. Harvey, Ayesha Hassim, Ireen Kiwelu, Matej Medvecký, Deogratius Mshanga, Henriëtte van Heerden, Adeline Vogel, Ruth N. Zadoks, Blandina Theophil Mmbaga, Tiziana Lembo, Roman Biek
This study analyzes the population genomics of Bacillus anthracis in Tanzania, revealing unexpected within-host diversity and transmission patterns influenced by livestock movements.
Microbial Genomics · Feb 21, 2022Peer-reviewedGenomics