Performance of TB immunodiagnostic tests in Eurasian badgers (<it>Meles meles</it>) of different ages and the influence of duration of infection on serological sensitivity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In parts of Great Britain and Ireland, Eurasian badgers (<it>Meles meles</it>) constitute a reservoir of <it>Mycobacterium bovis </it>infection and a potential source of infection for cattle. <it>In vitr...

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Main Authors: Sayers Robin, Delahay Richard, Lyashchenko Konstantin, Waterhouse Sue, Chambers Mark A, Hewinson R Glyn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/5/42