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Persistent anthrax as a major driver of wildlife mortality in a tropical rainforest

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  • Constanze Hoffmann

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”)

  • Fee Zimmermann

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”
    Robert Koch Institute, ZBS 2: Centre for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms)

  • Roman Biek

    (Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine, Boyd Orr Centre for Population and Ecosystem Health, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow)

  • Hjalmar Kuehl

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Kathrin Nowak

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”)

  • Roger Mundry

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Anthony Agbor

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Samuel Angedakin

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Mimi Arandjelovic

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Anja Blankenburg

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”)

  • Gregory Brazolla

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Katherine Corogenes

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Emmanuel Couacy-Hymann

    (LANADA/LCVB)

  • Tobias Deschner

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Paula Dieguez

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Karsten Dierks

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Ariane Düx

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”)

  • Susann Dupke

    (Robert Koch Institute, ZBS 2: Centre for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms)

  • Henk Eshuis

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Pierre Formenty

    (World Health Organization)

  • Yisa Ginath Yuh

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Annemarie Goedmakers

    (Chimbo Foundation)

  • Jan F. Gogarten

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”
    Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN)
    McGill University)

  • Anne-Céline Granjon

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Scott McGraw

    (The Ohio State University, 4034 Smith Laboratory)

  • Roland Grunow

    (Robert Koch Institute, ZBS 2: Centre for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms)

  • John Hart

    (Lukuru Foundation)

  • Sorrel Jones

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Jessica Junker

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • John Kiang

    (Limbe Wildlife Centre)

  • Kevin Langergraber

    (Arizona State University)

  • Juan Lapuente

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Kevin Lee

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Siv Aina Leendertz

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”)

  • Floraine Léguillon

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”)

  • Vera Leinert

    (Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF))

  • Therese Löhrich

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”
    Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Sergio Marrocoli

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Kerstin Mätz-Rensing

    (German Primate Center)

  • Amelia Meier

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Kevin Merkel

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”)

  • Sonja Metzger

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”)

  • Mizuki Murai

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Svenja Niedorf

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”)

  • Hélène De Nys

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”
    Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Andreas Sachse

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”)

  • Joost van Schijndel

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Ulla Thiesen

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”)

  • Els Ton

    (Chimbo Foundation)

  • Doris Wu

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”
    Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Lothar H. Wieler

    (Robert Koch Institute)

  • Christophe Boesch

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Silke R. Klee

    (Robert Koch Institute, ZBS 2: Centre for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms)

  • Roman M. Wittig

    (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN))

  • Sébastien Calvignac-Spencer

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”)

  • Fabian H. Leendertz

    (Robert Koch Institute, P3: “Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms”)

Abstract

An anthrax-causing agent, Bacillus cereus biovar anthracis, is a persistent and widespread cause of death for a broad range of mammalian hosts in a tropical rainforest, with important implications for the conservation of mammals such as chimpanzees.

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  • Constanze Hoffmann & Fee Zimmermann & Roman Biek & Hjalmar Kuehl & Kathrin Nowak & Roger Mundry & Anthony Agbor & Samuel Angedakin & Mimi Arandjelovic & Anja Blankenburg & Gregory Brazolla & Katherine, 2017. "Persistent anthrax as a major driver of wildlife mortality in a tropical rainforest," Nature, Nature, vol. 548(7665), pages 82-86, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nature:v:548:y:2017:i:7665:d:10.1038_nature23309
    DOI: 10.1038/nature23309
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    Cited by:

    1. Michael H. Norris & Jason K. Blackburn, 2019. "Linking Geospatial and Laboratory Sciences to Define Mechanisms behind Landscape Level Drivers of Anthrax Outbreaks," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(19), pages 1-16, October.
    2. Lauren A. Choate & Gilad Barshad & Pierce W. McMahon & Iskander Said & Edward J. Rice & Paul R. Munn & James J. Lewis & Charles G. Danko, 2021. "Multiple stages of evolutionary change in anthrax toxin receptor expression in humans," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 12(1), pages 1-12, December.

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