Tuberculosis

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Bacterial disease
Bacterial disease Tuberculosis

Overview

Etiology

Bacterial disease

Host Species

Buffalo, Camel, Cattle, Equine, Goat, Human, Sheep and Goat

Associated Microorganisms

Mycobacterium bovis Cause

Clinical Signs

Persistent cough

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Loss of body condition

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Anorexia

Pyrexia

Diarrhea

Chronic recurrent bloat

Udder induration

Supramammary lymphadenomegaly

Peripheral lymphadenomegaly

Terminal dyspnea

Polyuria

Nasal discharge

Diagnosis

Single intradermal tuberculin test

Comparative tuberculin test

Stormont test

Ziehl-Neelsen stain

Lowenstein-Jensen culture

ELISA

Treatment

Isoniazid with para-aminosalicylic acid

Ethambutol with streptomycin

Prevention & Control

Test and slaughter program

Repeated tuberculin testing

Improve ventilation and reduce overcrowding

Maintain hygiene and meat inspection

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