The rabbit model for spinal tuberculosis: An overview

Autor: Jingwen Jia, Mingtao Zhang, Zhenyu Cao, Xuchang Hu, Shuanhu Lei, Yizhi Zhang, Xuewen Kang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vol 32 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2309-4990
10225536
DOI: 10.1177/10225536241266703
Popis: Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection has emerged as a global public health issue, predominantly manifesting as pulmonary tuberculosis. Bone and joint tuberculosis, with spinal tuberculosis accounting for approximately 50%, represents a significant form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Over the past years, there has been a rise in the incidence of spinal tuberculosis, and research concerning this area has gained significant attention. At present, animal models provide a means to investigate the pathogenesis, drug resistance, and novel treatment approaches for spinal tuberculosis. New Zealand rabbits, possessing a comparable anatomical structure to humans and capable of reproducing typical pathological features of human tuberculosis, are extensively employed in spinal tuberculosis research using animal models. This article comprehensively evaluates the strengths, considerations in strain selection, various modelling approaches, and practical applications of the rabbit model in studying spinal tuberculosis based on pertinent literature to guide fundamental research in this field by providing valuable insights into appropriate animal model selection.
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