Anthrax toxins-producing Bacillus spp. isolated from handwashing stations during COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos, Nigeria
Conclusions: The two anthrax toxin genes were amplified in theBacillus spp isolated from rinsates and bowl water used in hand washing in the two study LGAs. Given that these virulence genes have a global consequence and are a potential threat to life, this study calls for an extensive surveillance, and reassessment of gene regulators and plasmid distribution among these strains in our environment.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tajudeen A Bamidele, Bamidele T Odumosu, Princess T Adenola, James Ameh, Olaide K Kareem, Babatunde Osoba, Oliver C Ezechi, Babatunde L Salako Source Type: research
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