A Sarcina bacterium linked to lethal disease in sanctuary chimpanzees in Sierra Leone
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-21012-x
Abstract: Human and animal infections with bacteria of the genus Sarcina (family Clostridiaceae) are associated with gastric dilation and emphysematous gastritis. However, the potential roles of sarcinae as commensals or pathogens remain unclear. Here, we investigate… read more here.
Keywords: bacterium; etiology; disease; sierra leone ... See more keywords
Novel Orthopoxvirus and Lethal Disease in Cat, Italy
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2409.171283
Abstract: We report detection and full-genome characterization of a novel orthopoxvirus (OPXV) responsible for a fatal infection in a cat. The virus induced skin lesions histologically characterized by leukocyte infiltration and eosinophilic cytoplasmic inclusions. Different PCR… read more here.
Keywords: orthopoxvirus lethal; novel orthopoxvirus; lethal disease; cat ... See more keywords