Publications by authors named "Wybke Murmann"
Front Microbiol
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- Black quarter is a serious bacterial disease affecting cattle and sheep, leading to high mortality rates, and a study analyzed 64 strains mainly from Europe to explore their genetic differences.
- The pangenome analysis revealed limited gene variation, with all strains possessing a CRISPR type I-B system for immunity, but homologous recombination was less frequent compared to similar pathogens, suggesting a stable genome.
- The findings indicate that outbreak strains are often related to previous local strains, highlighting the importance of understanding genetic changes at the farm level to tackle the disease effectively.
