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This genus of bacteria is ubiquitous in nature being found in soil, dust, water, plants, humans and animals. The majority of Bacillus species are nonpathogenic or opportunistic pathogens for humans. Exceptions are Bacillus anthracis, the cause of anthrax, and Bacillus cereus as an agent of food poisoning. Several species are plant and insect pathogens
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This genus of bacteria is ubiquitous in nature being found in soil, dust, water, plants, humans and animals. The majority of Bacillus species are nonpathogenic or opportunistic pathogens for humans. Exceptions are Bacillus anthracis, the cause of anthrax, and Bacillus cereus as an agent of food poisoning. Several species are plant and insect pathogens
