Knowledge of cervical tuberculosis lymphadenitis and its treatment in pastoral communities of the Afar region, Ethiopia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Infection with <it>Mycobacterium bovis </it>(Mb) predominantly causes cervical TB lymphadenitis (TBL). Raw milk is considered the main source of Mb infection and raw milk is a major food source for Afar pastoralists. The...

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Main Authors: Mamo Gezahegne, Ameni Gobena, Legesse Mengistu, Medhin Girmay, Bjune Gunnar, Abebe Fekadu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/157