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Insight into the genetic diversity of Mycobacterium bovis isolated from cattle in Malawi.
Research in veterinary science - 1 Nov 2023
Kapalamula Thoko Flav, Chizimu Joseph Yamweka, Akapelwa Mwangala Lonah, Barnes David Atomanyi, Toyting Jirachaya, Bwalya Precious, Basikolo Linda, Squarre David, Chambaro Herman M, Gordon Stephen V, Thapa Jeewan, Nakajima Chie, Suzuki Yasuhiko
Abstract excerpt
We describe the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of Mycobacterium bovis, isolated from cattle in Malawi. Deletion analysis, spoligotyping, and MIRU-VNTR typing were used to genotype the isolates. Combined with a larger dataset from neighboring countries, the overall M. bovis diversity in Southern Africa was contextualized. From the southern and northern regions of Malawi, 24 isolates were...
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