Surface Sampling Methods for Bacillus anthracis Spore Contamination

Surface Sampling Methods for Bacillus anthracis Spore Contamination

During an investigation conducted December 17–20, 2001, we collected environmental samples from a U.S. postal facility in Washington, D.C., known to be extensively contaminated with Bacillus anthracis spores. Because methods for collecting and analyzing B. anthracis spores have not yet been validate...

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Main Authors: Wayne T. Sanderson, Misty J. Hein, Lauralynn Taylor, Brian D. Curwin, Gregory M. Kinnes, Teresa A. Seitz, Tanja Popovic, Harvey T. Holmes, Molly E. Kellum, Sigrid K. McAllister, David N. Whaley, Edward A. Tupin, Timothy Walker, Jennifer A. Freed, Dorothy S. Small, Brian Klusaritz, John H. Bridges
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2002-10-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
anthrax
Bacillus anthracis
bacterial spores
bioterrorism
HEPA vacuum sock
postal facility
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/8/10/02-0382_article

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