Publications by authors named "Shevaun Johnson"
Dermatophilosis is a form of dermatitis caused by the bacterium . The disease usually presents as localized purulent dermatitis, crusty hair masses or widespread matting of the hair. This condition is most common in domestic ruminants; but it can also affect other wild animals and humans.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis a bacterial pathogen mostly of ruminant livestock in the tropics/subtropics and certain temperate climate areas. It causes dermatophilosis, a skin disease that threatens food security by lowering animal productivity and compromising animal health and welfare. Since it is a prevalent infection in ruminants, dermatophilosis warrants more research.
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- Dermatophilus congolensis is a bacterium that causes a skin disease called dermatophilosis in cattle, especially in tropical regions.
- The economic impact of this bacterium on cattle farming is significant, but its harmful factors aren't fully understood.
- Researchers are sharing draft genomes of D. congolensis strains from a recent outbreak in St. Kitts and Nevis, noting that some strains have a gene that provides resistance to tetracyclines.