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Insight into the genetic diversity of Mycobacterium bovis isolated from cattle in Ghana.
Microbiology spectrum - 3 Mar 2026
Barnes David Atomanyi, Grant-Biney Nathan, Tetteh Philip, Danso Emelia Konadu, Asare Prince, Thapa Jeewan, Barnes Tamsin S, Asante-Poku Adwoa, Adjei Samuel, Gordon Stephen V, Suzuki Yasuhiko, Nakajima Chie
Abstract excerpt
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB), caused primarily by Mycobacterium bovis, poses significant risks to cattle and public health in Ghana. Previous studies reported varying prevalence (3%-21%) and M. bovis strain distributions, necessitating a deeper understanding of the molecular epidemiology of bTB to guide control strategies. This study investigated the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of M. bovis...
Topics
- Animals
- Cattle
- Mycobacterium bovis
- Ghana
- Genetic Variation
- Tuberculosis, Bovine
- Genotype
- Phylogeny
- Minisatellite Repeats
- Molecular Epidemiology