Mycobacterium bovis Infection in African Wild Dogs, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Higgitt RL, Louis van Schalkwyk O, de Klerk-Lorist LM, Buss PE, Caldwell P, Rossouw L, Manamela T, Hausler GA, et al. (13 authors)
Emerging infectious diseases · 2019-07
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.
MeSH terms
- Animals
- Animals, Wild
- Dogs
- Mycobacterium bovis
- Tuberculosis
- Dog Diseases
- South Africa
- Public Health Surveillance
- Geography, Medical