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PRO/AH/EDR> Bacillus cereus, anthrax-like infection – Africa (02): comment

Anthrax -- Worldwide/Unknown[1]Date: Fri 9 Sep 2016From: Sam Hamilton [edited]This report of anthrax-like infections caused by _Bacillus cereus_ in wildlife and goats is intriguing.I understand attenuated Sterne-strain anthrax vaccines are used in cattle in the region. Is there any information about whether there could be cross-protective immunity in livestock from the Sterne anthrax vaccine?--Sam HamiltonDirectorAnimal Disease Preparedness and Response SectionAnimal DivisionAustralian Read more [...]