| Autor: |
Fasanella, A., Losito, S., Adone, R., Ciuchini, F., Trotta, T., Altamura, S. A., Chiocco, D., Ippolito, G. |
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Journal of Clinical Microbiology; February 2003, Vol. 41 Issue: 2 p896-899, 4p |
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ABSTRACTRecent interest in anthrax is due to its potential use in bioterrorism and as a biowarfare agent against civilian populations. The development of rapid and sensitive techniques to detect anthrax spores in suspicious specimens is the most important aim for public health. With a view to preventing exposure of laboratory workers to viable Bacillus anthracisspores, this study evaluated the suitability of PCR assays for detecting anthrax spores previously inactivated at 121°C for 45 min. The results indicate that heat treatment ensures the complete inactivation of B. anthracisspores without significantly affecting the efficiency of PCR assays. |
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