Tuberculosis in laboratory animals.
J S Afr Vet Assoc
; 49(3): 219-21, 1978 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-106116
ABSTRACT
Tuberculosis can cause great losses in captive colonies of various animal species. In South Africa the culprit is the human type of tubercle bacillus. Interspecific transmission of tuberculosis infection amongst laboratory animals, notably primates, is known to occur, and often handlers and caretakers act as the source of infection. The need for preventive measures in laboratory colonies and procedures for case finding and treatment of tuberculous animals are discussed. Indiscriminate destruction of diseased animals is opposed. The South African situation as revealed by questionnaire survey is described.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tuberculosis
/
Animals, Laboratory
/
Monkey Diseases
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
En
Year:
1978
Type:
Article