Detection of <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i> in nasal swabs from communal goats (<i>Capra hircus</i>) in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

ABSTRACT: Animal tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium bovis, presents a significant threat to both livestock industries and public health. Mycobacterium bovis tests rely on detecting antigen specific immune responses, which can be influenced by exposure to non-tuberculous mycobacteria, test technique, and duration and severity of infection. Despite advancements in direct M. bovis detection, mycobacterial culture remains the primary diagnostic standard. Recent efforts have explored culture-independent PCR-based methods for identifying mycobacterial DNA in respiratory samples. This study aimed to detect M. bovis in nasal swabs from goats (Capra hircus) cohabiting with M. bovis-infected cattle in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Nasal swabs were collected from 137

SUBMITTER: Cooke DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10899470 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature