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Novel Cause of Tuberculosis in Meerkats, South Africa.
- Source :
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Emerging Infectious Diseases . Dec2013, Vol. 19 Issue 12, p2004-2007. 4p. 2 Diagrams, 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- The organism that causes tuberculosis in meerkats (Suricata suricatta) has been poorly characterized. Our genetic analysis showed it to be a novel member of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and closely related to the dassie bacillus. We have named this epidemiologically and genetically unique strain M. suricattae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10806040
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 92507219
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1912.130268