Mycobacterium genavense infection in two species of captive snakes
Abstract Background: Mycobacterium is an important zoonotic agent with companion, livestock and wildlife animals reportedly playing a role as reservoirs. Although its association with reptiles has been described, the disease cycle remains to be fully established, particularly in snakes. Accordingly...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2016-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992016000100320&lng=en&tlng=en |