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Whole-genome sequence of <i>Bacillus anthracis</i> linked to the 2023 anthrax outbreak in Zambia

Harvey Kamboyi
Ladslav Moonga
Tuvshinzaya Zorigt
Joseph Ndebe
Hirofumi Sawa
Naganori Nao
Musso Munyeme
Raymond Hamoonga
Liyali Libonda
Tomoe Kitao
Misheck Shawa
Mungunsar Chuluun
Bernard M. Hang’ombe
Flavien N. Bumbangi
Masahiro Kajihara
Joseph Y. Chizimu
Jeremiah B. Chijikwa
Mox M. Kalumbi
Roma Chilengi
Hideaki Higashi

2026Open accessUniversity of Zambia

Abstract

ABSTRACT The 2023 anthrax outbreak in Zambia, spanning from May to November, resulted in 390 livestock and 39 wildlife fatalities. In addition, 834 suspected human cases and 4 fatalities were recorded. This paper reports the genome sequences of the Bacillus anthracis isolated from humans and soil during the outbreak.

Research topics

Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
Rabies epidemiology and control

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DOI: 10.1128/mra.00051-26

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