Genetic diversity and potential routes of transmission of Mycobacterium bovis in Mozambique.

ABSTRACT: Bovine tuberculosis is a zoonotic disease with largely unknown impact in Africa, with risk factors such as HIV and direct contact with animals or consumption of Mycobacterium bovis infected animal products. In order to understand and quantify this risk and design intervention strategies, good epidemiological studies are needed. Such studies can include molecular typing of M. bovis isolates. The aim of this study was to apply these tools to provide novel information concerning the distribution of bovine tuberculosis in cattle in Mozambique and thereby provide relevant information to guide policy development and strategies to contain the disease in livestock, and reduce the risk associated with transmission to humans. A collection of 178 M. bovis isolates was obtained from cattle in Mozambiq

SUBMITTER: Machado A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5772998 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature