Novel Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Pathogen, M. mungi

Novel Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Pathogen, M. mungi

Seven outbreaks involving increasing numbers of banded mongoose troops and high death rates have been documented. We identified a Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex pathogen, M. mungi sp. nov., as the causative agent among banded mongooses that live near humans in Chobe District, Botswana. Host spec...

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Main Authors: Kathleen A. Alexander, Pete N. Laver, Anita L. Michel, Mark Williams, Paul D. van Helden, Robin M. Warren, Nicolaas C. Gey van Pittius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2010-08-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
Mycobacterium mungi
banded mongoose
human–wildlife interface
wildlife
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/16/8/10-0314_article
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Summary:Seven outbreaks involving increasing numbers of banded mongoose troops and high death rates have been documented. We identified a Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex pathogen, M. mungi sp. nov., as the causative agent among banded mongooses that live near humans in Chobe District, Botswana. Host spectrum and transmission dynamics remain unknown.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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