Molecular investigation of the Aum Shinrikyo anthrax release in Kameido, Japan

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作者
Keim, P
Smith, KL
Keys, C
Takahashi, H
Kurata, T
Kaufmann, A
机构
[1] No Arizona Univ, Dept Biol Sci, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 USA
[2] Natl Inst Infect Dis, Infect Dis Surveillance Ctr, Shinjuku Ku, Tokyo 1628640, Japan
[3] Natl Inst Infect Dis, Off Directors, Shinjuku Ku, Tokyo 1628640, Japan
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10.1128/JCM.39.12.4566-4567.2001
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Q93 [微生物学];
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071005 ; 100705 ;
摘要
In 1993, the Aum Shinrikyo cult aerosolized Bacillus anthracis spores over Kameido, Japan. Spore samples were obtained from the release site, cultured, and characterized by molecular genetic typing. The isolates were consistent with strain Sterne 34F2, which is used in Japan for animal prophylaxis against anthrax.
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页码:4566 / 4567
页数:2
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