Isolation and characterization of a novel Francisella sp. from human cerebrospinal fluid and blood.

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Published in J Clin Microbiol on May 21, 2008

Authors

Kiersten J Kugeler1, Paul S Mead, Karin L McGowan, Jon M Burnham, Michael D Hogarty, Eduardo Ruchelli, Kerry Pollard, Brigitte Husband, Caryn Conley, Tanya Rivera, Theodoros Kelesidis, Walter M Lee, Walburga Mabey, Jonas M Winchell, Heather L Stang, J Erin Staples, Linda J Chalcraft, Jeannine M Petersen

Author Affiliations

1: Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3150 Rampart Rd, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521, USA.

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