Affiliation:
1. Bacteriology Division, United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, Frederick, MD 21702
2. Pathology Division, United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, Frederick, MD 21702
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This article reviews the characteristics of the major animal models utilized for studies on
Bacillus anthracis
and highlights their contributions to understanding the pathogenesis and host responses to anthrax and its treatment and prevention. Advantages and drawbacks associated with each model, to include the major models (murine, guinea pig, rabbit, nonhuman primate, and rat), and other less frequently utilized models, are discussed. Although the three principal forms of anthrax are addressed, the main focus of this review is on models for inhalational anthrax. The selection of an animal model for study is often not straightforward and is dependent on the specific aims of the research or test. No single animal species provides complete equivalence to humans; however, each species, when used appropriately, can contribute to a more complete understanding of anthrax and its etiologic agent.
Publisher
American Society for Microbiology
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Cell Biology,Microbiology (medical),Genetics,General Immunology and Microbiology,Ecology,Physiology
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