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Isolation and molecular characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from humans and cattle in Namwala District, Zambia.
EcoHealth - 1 Dec 2014
Malama Sydney, Muma John, Munyeme Musso, Mbulo Grace, Muwonge Adrian, Shamputa Isdore Chola, Djønne Berit, Godfroid Jacques, Johansen Tone Bjordal
Abstract excerpt
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis in humans, is considered primarily a human pathogen. It has, however, been reported in a wide range of domestic and wild animals, often living in close prolonged contact with humans. Sputum samples in which acid fast bacteria were detected in smears were collected from patients at three health facilities in Namwala district, Zambia. Samples from...
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