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Mycobacterium bovis Infection in Free-Ranging African Elephants

Authors :
Miller, Michele A.
Kerr, Tanya J.
de Waal, Candice R.
Goosen, Wynand J.
Streicher, Elizabeth M.
Hausler, Guy
Rossouw, Leana
Manamela, Tebogo
van Schalkwyk, Louis
Kleynhans, Leanie
Warren, Robin
van Helden, Paul
Buss, Peter E.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. March, 2021, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p990, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB), caused by the human pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a recognized disease in human-managed and wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) and African elephants (Loxodonta africana) (1-3). Previous findings demonstrate [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Mycobacterial infections -- Distribution -- Demographic aspects
African elephant -- Health aspects
Mycobacterium bovis -- Health aspects
Company distribution practices
Health

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
27
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.656636417
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2703.204729
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