An electron microscopy study of Bacillus anthracis capsule reveals early expression and novel strand-like structures.

Capsule is a key virulence factor for Bacillus anthracis. In this study, we examined the onset of capsule expression and the ultrastructure of capsule expressed in vitro and in infected hosts. We determined by immunofluorescence and immunoelectron mi…

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