The aim is to develop a simple test for detecting Bacillus anthracis spores in soil samples.
Developed a latex agglutination test using synthetic peptides.
Applied the test to various soil samples.
Assessed the sensitivity and specificity of the test.
The test successfully detected Bacillus anthracis spores in contaminated soil samples.
It demonstrated high sensitivity, indicating reliable detection capabilities.
The method is simple and suitable for field deployment.
Resumen
The environmental persistence of Bacillus anthracis spores continues to challenge rapid detection and surveillance of anthrax, necessitating simple, field-deployable analytical tools.