AI Article Synopsis
- - The study tested African wild dogs in Kruger National Park for M. bovis infection using a specific assay.
- - Out of 21 packs, 20 showed sensitization to M. bovis, indicating an 83% overall infection prevalence.
- - This high level of infection could impact the long-term survival of the species and influence conservation efforts.
Article Abstract
We screened African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in Kruger National Park, South Africa, for Mycobacterium bovis infection using an interferon-gamma release assay. We detected M. bovis sensitization in 20 of 21 packs; overall apparent infection prevalence was 83%. These animals experience high infection pressure, which may affect long-term survival and conservation strategies.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6590757 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2507.181653 | DOI Listing |
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