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Phylogenetic analysis of Mycobacterium bovis reveals animal and zoonotic tuberculosis spread between Morocco and European countries.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Feb 2025
Yahyaoui Azami Hind, Perea Claudia, Stuber Tod, Bouslikhane Mohammed, Berrada Jaouad, Aboukhassib Hamid, Allepuz Palau Alberto Oscar, Reis Ana C, Cunha Mónica V, Thacker Tyler C, Robbe-Austerman Suelee, Salvador Liliana C M, Quinn Frederick D
Abstract excerpt
Livestock production is a fundamental pillar of the Moroccan economy. Infectious diseases of cattle and other species represent a significant threat to the livestock industry, animal health, and food safety. Bovine tuberculosis (bTB), mainly caused by Mycobacterium bovis, generates considerable direct and indirect economic losses, and an underestimated human health burden caused by zoonotic transmission. Previous...
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- Animals
- Mycobacterium bovis
- Morocco
- Cattle
- Humans
