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Genetic diversity and potential routes of transmission of Mycobacterium bovis in Mozambique.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jan 2018
Machado Adelina, Rito Teresa, Ghebremichael Solomon, Muhate Nuelma, Maxhuza Gabriel, Macuamule Custodia, Moiane Ivania, Macucule Baltazar, Marranangumbe Angelica Suzana, Baptista Jorge, Manguele Joaquim, Koivula Tuija, Streicher Elizabeth Maria, Warren Robin Mark, Kallenius Gunilla, van Helden Paul, Correia-Neves Margarida
Abstract excerpt
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...
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