The CO2-dependence of Brucella ovis and Brucella abortus biovars is caused by defective carbonic anhydrases
Abstract Brucella bacteria cause brucellosis, a major zoonosis whose control requires efficient diagnosis and vaccines. Identification of classical Brucella spp. has traditionally relied on phenotypic characterization, including surface antigens and 5–10% CO2 necessity for growth (CO2-dependence), a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-09-01
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| Series: | Veterinary Research |
| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13567-018-0583-1 |