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Persistent anthrax as a major driver of wildlife mortality in a tropical rainforest.
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56 authors at 11 institutions in 7 countries.
Constanze HoffmannRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Fee ZimmermannRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Roman BiekInstitute 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, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK.
Hjalmar KuehlMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Kathrin NowakRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Roger MundryMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Anthony AgborMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Samuel AngedakinMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Mimi ArandjelovicMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Anja BlankenburgRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Gregory BrazollaMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Katherine CorogenesMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Emmanuel Couacy-HymannLANADA/LCVB, Bingerville, 206, Côte d'Ivoire.
Tobias DeschnerMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Paula DieguezMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Karsten DierksMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Ariane DüxRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Susann DupkeRobert Koch Institute, ZBS 2: Centre for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms, Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Henk EshuisMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Pierre FormentyWorld Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland.
Yisa Ginath YuhMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Annemarie GoedmakersChimbo Foundation, Amstel 49, 1011 PW Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Jan F GogartenRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Anne-Céline GranjonMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Scott McGrawThe Ohio State University, Department of Anthropology, 4034 Smith Laboratory, 174 West 18th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA.
Roland GrunowRobert Koch Institute, ZBS 2: Centre for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms, Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
John HartLukuru Foundation, 1235 Avenue des Poids Lourds/Quartier de Kingabois, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Sorrel JonesMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Jessica JunkerMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
John KiangLimbe Wildlife Centre, Limbe, Cameroon.
Kevin LangergraberArizona State University, PO Box 872402, Tempe, Arizona 85287-2402, USA.
Juan LapuenteMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Kevin LeeMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Siv Aina LeendertzRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Floraine LéguillonRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Vera LeinertWild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Therese LöhrichRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Sergio MarrocoliMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Kerstin Mätz-RensingGerman Primate Center, Kellnerweg 4, 37077 Göttingen, Germany.
Amelia MeierMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Kevin MerkelRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Sonja MetzgerRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Mizuki MuraiMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Svenja NiedorfRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Hélène De NysRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Andreas SachseRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Joost van SchijndelMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Ulla ThiesenRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Els TonChimbo Foundation, Amstel 49, 1011 PW Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Doris WuRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Lothar H WielerRobert Koch Institute, Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Christophe BoeschMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Silke R KleeRobert Koch Institute, ZBS 2: Centre for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms, Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Roman M WittigMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVAN), Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Sébastien Calvignac-SpencerRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Fabian H LeendertzRobert Koch Institute, P3: "Epidemiology of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms", Seestraße 10-11, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology · DERobert Koch Institute · DEArizona State University · USGerman Primate Center · DEGlasgow Centre for Population Health · GBLaboratoire National d'Appui au Développement Agricole · CILimbe Provincial Hospital · CMLukuru Foundation · CDThe Ohio State University · USWild Chimpanzee Foundation · DEWorld Health Organization · CH
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Abstract
Anthrax is a globally important animal disease and zoonosis. Despite this, our current knowledge of anthrax ecology is largely limited to arid ecosystems, where outbreaks are most commonly reported. Here we show that the dynamics of an anthrax-causing agent, Bacillus cereus biovar anthracis, in a tropical rainforest have severe consequences for local wildlife communities. Using data and samples collected over three decades, we show that rainforest anthrax is a persistent and widespread cause of death for a broad range of mammalian hosts. We predict that this pathogen will accelerate the decline and possibly result in the extirpation of local chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus) populations. We present the epidemiology of a cryptic pathogen and show that its presence has important implications for conservation.
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RainforestTropical ClimateAfrica South of the SaharaAnimal DiseasesAnimalsAnimals, WildAnthraxBacillus anthracisDipteraExtinction, BiologicalFemaleMaleMammalsPan troglodytesParks, RecreationalPhylogeny
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