Feline tuberculosis: a literature review and discussion of 19 cases caused by an unusual mycobacterial variant.

Autor: Gunn-Moore, D. A., Jenkins, P. A., Lucke, V. M.
Zdroj: Veterinary Record: Journal of the British Veterinary Association; Jan1996, Vol. 138 Issue 3, p53-58, 6p, 2 Charts
Abstrakt: The literature relating to feline mycobacterial disease is reviewed and 19 cats with tuberculosis caused by a previously unknown strain of mycobacterium are discussed. The bacteria were found to have characteristics between those of and . The paper considers the clinical signs, epidemiology and diagnosis of the cases, and discusses the possible origins of the organism, treatment regimens and zoonotic potential. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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