Mycobacterium bovis in a Free-Ranging Black Rhinoceros, Kruger National Park, South Africa, 2016

In 2016, an emaciated black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) was found in Kruger National Park, South Africa. An interferon-γ response was detected against mycobacterial antigens, and lung tissue was positive for Mycobacterium bovis. This case highlights the risk that tuberculosis presents to rhinocero...

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Autores principales: Miller, Michele A., Buss, Peter E., van Helden, Paul D., Parsons, Sven D.C.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017
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Research Letter
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5382732/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28221132
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2303.161622

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5382732/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28221132
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2303.161622

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