BACILLUS
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2023
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جامعة الشيخ عبدالله البدري
Abstract
Distinguishing Features:
Large, boxcar-like, gram-positive, spore-forming rods.
Capsule is polypeptide (poly-d-glutamate).
Potential bioterrorism agent.
Reservoir: animals, skins, soils.
Transmission: contact with infected animals or inhalation of spores (bioterrorism).