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Swab materials and Bacillus anthracis spore recovery from nonporous surfaces

Authors :
Rose, Laura
Jensen, Bette
Peterson, Alicia
Banerjee, Shailen N.
Arduino, Matthew J.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. June, 2004, Vol. 10 Issue 6, p1023, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Four swab materials were evaluated for their efficiency in recovery of Bacillus anthracis spores from steel coupons. Cotton, macrofoam, polyester, and rayon swabs were used to sample coupons inoculated with [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Bacillus anthracis -- Research

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
10
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.118343181