Leaching of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Soil under In Vitro Conditions

Mycobacterium avium subsp paratuberculosis (Map), the causative agent of Johne's disease, has a robust ability to survive in the environment. However, the ability of Map to migrate through soil to drainage tiles or ground water, leave the farm, and leak into local watersheds is inadequately doc...

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Main Authors: Eran A. Raizman, Mussie Y. Habteselassie, Ching C. Wu, Tsang L. Lin, M. Negron, Ronald F. Turco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/506239