Genetic diversity assessment of Tunisian Mycobacterium bovis population isolated from cattle

Genetic diversity assessment of Tunisian Mycobacterium bovis population isolated from cattle

Abstract Background The genetic diversity of M. bovis in Tunisia is still underestimated despite the implementation of an eradication program. The lack of data about spatial distribution of the M. bovis population hinders the control of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) progress. This study represents the l...

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Main Authors: Saif Eddine Djemal, Mariam Siala, Salma Smaoui, Sana Kammoun, Chema Marouane, Javier Bezos, Feriele Messadi-Akrout, Beatriz Romero, Radhouane Gdoura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Mycobacterium Bovis
Genetic diversity
Spoligotyping
MIRU-VNTR typing
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-017-1314-y

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