African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Multiple-locus variable-number tandem-repeat analysis of Bacillus anthracis isolated from a human-animal anthrax outbreak in the Luangwa valley of Zambia

Kalumbi Malama Mox
  • Kalumbi Malama Mox
  • Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
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Hang’ombe Bernard Mudenda*
  • Hang’ombe Bernard Mudenda*
  • Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Paraclinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
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Mulenga Evans
  • Mulenga Evans
  • Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Paraclinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
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Moonga Ladslav
  • Moonga Ladslav
  • Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Paraclinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
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Muwowo Sergio
  • Muwowo Sergio
  • Chama District Health Management Team, Chama, Zambia
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Squarre D
  • Squarre D
  • Zambia Wildlife Authority, Private Bag 1, Chilanga, Zambia
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Mwansa James C. L.
  • Mwansa James C. L.
  • Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
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  •  Received: 23 December 2013
  •  Accepted: 21 February 2014
  •  Published: 12 March 2014

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