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Correction to: American foulbrood in a honeybee colony: spore-symptom relationship and feedbacks between disease and

Jörg G Stephan1,2, Joachim R de Miranda3, Eva Forsgren3

  • 1Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07, Uppsala, Sweden. jorg.stephan@slu.se.

BMC Ecology
|April 16, 2020
PubMed

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An error in the original article title has been corrected. The accurate title clarifies the study

Area of Science:

  • Apiculture and Bee Health
  • Microbiology
  • Ecology

Context:

  • American foulbrood (AFB) is a significant bacterial disease affecting honeybee colonies.
  • Understanding the relationship between spore load and disease symptoms is crucial for disease management.
  • Colony development dynamics are influenced by disease progression and pathogen load.

Purpose:

  • To provide the corrected title for the article concerning American foulbrood.
  • To accurately represent the study's focus on the spore-symptom relationship in honeybees.
  • To highlight the investigation into feedback mechanisms between AFB and colony development.

Summary:

  • The article title has been corrected to accurately reflect the research scope.
  • The study investigates the relationship between American foulbrood spore concentration and observable symptoms.
  • It also examines the reciprocal effects of the disease on honeybee colony development.

Impact:

  • Ensures accurate citation and understanding of the research on American foulbrood.
  • Facilitates better comprehension of disease dynamics in honeybee populations.
  • Supports improved strategies for managing American foulbrood in beekeeping operations.

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