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Limitations of variable number of tandem repeat typing identified through whole genome sequencing of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis on a national and herd level.
BMC genomics - 8 Mar 2015
Ahlstrom Christina, Barkema Herman W, Stevenson Karen, Zadoks Ruth N, Biek Roman, Kao Rowland, Trewby Hannah, Haupstein Deb, Kelton David F, Fecteau Gilles, Labrecque Olivia, Keefe Greg P, McKenna Shawn L B, De Buck Jeroen
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BACKGROUND: Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP), the causative bacterium of Johne's disease in dairy cattle, is widespread in the Canadian dairy industry and has significant economic and animal welfare implications. An understanding of the population dynamics of MAP can be used to i...
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