In a message dated 30/09/2008 03:04:49 GMT Standard Time,  
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AFB is a  bacterial infection and can be
treated with ordinary antibiotics. 


However, the spore stage is resistant to virtually everything except  burning 
for up to half a century and during that time the beekeeper can move the  
disease to the other end of the country.
 
Chris



   

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