Whole-Genome Sequence of Bacillus Anthracis Linked to The 2023 Anthrax Outbreak In Zambia
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The 2023 anthrax outbreak in Zambia, spanning from May to November, resulted in 390 livestock and 39 wildlife fatalities. In addition, 834 suspected human cases and 4 fatalities were recorded. This paper reports the genome sequences of the Bacillus anthracis isolated from humans and soil during the outbreak.