Novel Techniques for Detection of Mycobacterium bovis Infection in a Cheetah

被引:11
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作者
Kerr, Tanya J. [1 ]
Gumbo, Rachiel [2 ]
Goosen, Wynand J. [2 ]
Rogers, Peter [3 ]
Last, Robert D. [4 ]
Miller, Michele A. [2 ]
机构
[1] Stellenbosch Univ, Anim TB Res Grp, Cape Town, South Africa
[2] Stellenbosch Univ, Cape Town, South Africa
[3] Provet Wildlife Serv, Hoedspruit, South Africa
[4] VetDiagnostix, Vet Pathol Serv, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
基金
英国医学研究理事会; 新加坡国家研究基金会;
关键词
LIONS PANTHERA-LEO; TUBERCULOSIS; DIAGNOSIS;
D O I
10.3201/eid2603.191542
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
In South Africa, bovine tuberculosis threatens some of Africa's most iconic wildlife species, including the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus). The lack of antemortem diagnostic tests for this species strongly hinders conservation efforts. We report use of antemortem and postmortem diagnostic assays to detect Mycobacterium bovis infection in a cheetah.
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页码:630 / 631
页数:2
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