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Histopathological classification of systemic Mycobacterium avium complex infections in slaughtered domestic pigs.
Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases - 1 Jul 2008
Hibiya Kenji, Kasumi Yuko, Sugawara Isamu, Fujita Jiro
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The aim of this study was to classify the histopathological features of pigs infected with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). We used slaughtered pig organs systemically infected with MAC. The results showed granulomatous lesions which were observed predominantly in the digestive organs and regional lymph nodes rather than respiratory organs. The histological picture showed a wide range of granulomatous stages...
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