Advancing animal tuberculosis surveillance using culture-independent long-read whole-genome sequencing
Animal tuberculosis is a significant infectious disease affecting both livestock and wildlife
populations worldwide. Effective disease surveillance and characterization of …
populations worldwide. Effective disease surveillance and characterization of …
Antemortem detection of Mycobacterium bovis in nasal swabs from African rhinoceros
Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) infection has been identified in black (Diceros bicornis) and
white (Ceratotherium simum) rhinoceros populations in Kruger National Park, South Africa …
white (Ceratotherium simum) rhinoceros populations in Kruger National Park, South Africa …
[HTML][HTML] Identification and molecular characterization of Mycobacterium bovis DNA in GeneXpert® MTB/RIF ultra-positive, culture-negative sputum from a rural …
WJ Goosen, S Moodley, G Ghielmetti, Y Moosa, T Zulu… - One Health, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigated the presence of Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) DNA in archived
human sputum samples previously collected from residents who reside adjacent to the M …
human sputum samples previously collected from residents who reside adjacent to the M …
Insights into mycobacteriome composition in Mycobacterium bovis-infected African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) tissue samples
G Ghielmetti, TJ Kerr, N Bernitz, SK Mhlophe… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Animal tuberculosis significantly challenges global health, agriculture, and wildlife
conservation efforts. Mycobacterial cultures are resource-intensive, time-consuming, and …
conservation efforts. Mycobacterial cultures are resource-intensive, time-consuming, and …
Detection of Mycobacterium bovis in nasal swabs from communal goats (Capra hircus) in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Animal tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium bovis, presents a significant threat to both
livestock industries and public health. Mycobacterium bovis tests rely on detecting antigen …
livestock industries and public health. Mycobacterium bovis tests rely on detecting antigen …
Bayesian accuracy estimates for diagnostic tests to detect tuberculosis in captive sun bears (Helarctos malayanus) and Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) in …
K Officer, JC Arango-Sabogal, S Dufour… - PloS one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Effective control of tuberculosis (TB) depends on early diagnosis of disease, yet available
tests are unable to perfectly detect infected individuals. In novel hosts diagnostic testing …
tests are unable to perfectly detect infected individuals. In novel hosts diagnostic testing …
SEROCONVERSION CAN PRECEDE CULTURE CONFIRMED DIAGNOSIS OF MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION IN ASIAN ELEPHANTS (ELEPHAS …
MA Miller, PP Calle, J Gai, C Sanchez… - Journal of Zoo and Wildlife …, 2024 - BioOne
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tb) infection was diagnosed in 16 human-managed Asian
elephants (Elephas maximus) at four different US facilities. A retrospective review was …
elephants (Elephas maximus) at four different US facilities. A retrospective review was …