| Autor: |
Thomas Koge, Tingan, Gloria Ivy, Mensah, Edward Bensa, Agyekum, Ivy Brago, Amanor, Samuel Ofori, Addo, Yolanda Isabel, Ayamdoo, Mabel Sarpong, Duah, Lydia, Mosi, Kennedy Kwasi, Addo |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Zdroj: |
IJID Regions (Online). 3 |
| ISSN: |
2772-7076 |
| Popis: |
The aim was to isolate and identify the species of mycobacteria causing tuberculous-like (TB-like) lesions in cattle in Ghana.Between 2019 and 2020, 68 bovine tissue samples with TB-like lesions, identified during post slaughter examination, were obtained from four major abattoirs close to border towns in Ghana. The samples were cultured on Lowenstein-Jensen medium. Isolated bacteria were characterized by Ziehl-Neelsen staining and observation for acid-fast bacilli (AFB) under a microscope. DNA was extracted from AFB-positive isolates, and mycobacterial speciation was performed by line probe assay using GenoTypeNoIn cattle, NTM contribute significantly to lesions observed during slaughter examination and may be an important cause of zoonotic tuberculosis. A One Health surveillance of NTM in Ghana would provide insights into their clinical significance. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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