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Accession Number:
AD0809119
Title:
A UNIQUE DEFENSE MECHANISM AGAINST ANTHRAX DEMONSTRATED IN DWARF SWINE
Corporate Author:
FORT DETRICK FREDERICK MD
Report Date:
1967-02-01
Abstract:
A unique defense mechanism against Bacillus anthracis was demonstrated by the Pitman-Moore variety of dwarf swine. A large percentage of spores failed to germinate in vivo when massive doses were administered via either the respiratory or intraperitoneal route. Only spores with no apparent outgrowth of vegetative cells could be cultured from the blood. Therefore the defense mechanism enables the swine to prevent germination and outgrowth of B. anthracis spores in vivo.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0809119
Pages:
0009
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
File Size:
0.52MB
