Detection of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis from cattle and buffaloes in Egypt using traditional culture, serological and molecular based methods

Background: Johne's disease (JD) caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) represents a real threat to the agriculture and dairy food industries and believed to be a potential public health problem. Signs of infection in ruminant include weight loss, diarrhea, decreased milk p...

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Main Authors: G. S. Abdellrazeq, M. M. El-Naggar, S. A. Khaliel, A. E. Gamal-Eldin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2014-08-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.7/August-2014/7.pdf