Decoding the anomalies: a genome-based analysis of Bacillus cereus group strains closely related to Bacillus anthracis
This study highlights the pressing need for standardized taxonomic criteria in <i>B</i>. <i>cereus</i> group classification, especially as anomalous isolates emerge. This study supports the existing nomenclature framework which offers an effective solution for classifying species into genomospecies groups. We recommend isolates with ANI ≥99% to standard reference <i>B</i>. <i>anthracis</i> be designated as typical <i>B</i>. <i>anthracis</i> in GenBank to maintain taxonomic clarity and precision.
Authors
- Kgaugelo E. Lekota (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8895-3620)
- Henriëtte van Heerden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3577-1273)
- Ayesha Hassim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9808-9266)
- Cornelius Carlos Bezuidenhout (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6047-4991)
- Marius Surleac (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3218-4644)
- Thuto Gomolemo Magome (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2819-3900)
Institutions
- University of Bucharest (RO)
- North-West University (ZA)
- Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (ZA)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Microbiology
- Published
- 2025-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1527049
- Citations
- 11
- Primary Topic
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.87
Funders
- National Research Foundation