Reverse zoonotic disease transmission (zooanthroponosis): a systematic review of seldom-documented human biological threats to animals
Background Research regarding zoonotic diseases often focuses on infectious diseases
animals have given to humans. However, an increasing number of reports indicate that …
animals have given to humans. However, an increasing number of reports indicate that …
Mycobacterium bovis at the animal–human interface: A problem, or not?
AL Michel, B Müller, PD Van Helden - Veterinary microbiology, 2010 - Elsevier
Mycobacterium bovis is a pathogen of significant importance in livestock and a wide range
of wild animal species worldwide. It is also known to cause tuberculosis disease in humans …
of wild animal species worldwide. It is also known to cause tuberculosis disease in humans …
Pre-Columbian mycobacterial genomes reveal seals as a source of New World human tuberculosis
KI Bos, KM Harkins, A Herbig, M Coscolla, N Weber… - Nature, 2014 - nature.com
Modern strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from the Americas are closely related to those
from Europe, supporting the assumption that human tuberculosis was introduced post …
from Europe, supporting the assumption that human tuberculosis was introduced post …
High prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in dairy cattle in central Ethiopia: implications for the dairy industry and public health
R Firdessa, R Tschopp, A Wubete, M Sombo, E Hailu… - PLoS one, 2012 - journals.plos.org
Background Ethiopia has the largest cattle population in Africa. The vast majority of the
national herd is of indigenous zebu cattle maintained in rural areas under extensive …
national herd is of indigenous zebu cattle maintained in rural areas under extensive …
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Members Adapted to Wild and Domestic Animals
The Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) is composed of several highly genetically
related species that can be broadly classified into those that are human-host adapted and …
related species that can be broadly classified into those that are human-host adapted and …
Zoonotic transmission of tuberculosis between pastoralists and their livestock in South-East Ethiopia
B Gumi, E Schelling, S Berg, R Firdessa, G Erenso… - EcoHealth, 2012 - Springer
Despite huge global efforts in tuberculosis (TB) control, pastoral areas remain under-
investigated. During two years sputum and fine needle aspirate (FNA) specimens were …
investigated. During two years sputum and fine needle aspirate (FNA) specimens were …
[HTML][HTML] The influence of cattle breed on susceptibility to bovine tuberculosis in Ethiopia
Bovine tuberculosis in domestic livestock such as cattle is an economically important
disease with zoonotic potential, particularly in countries with emerging economies. We …
disease with zoonotic potential, particularly in countries with emerging economies. We …
[HTML][HTML] Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in grazing cattle in central Ethiopia
G Ameni, M Vordermeier, R Firdessa, A Aseffa… - The Veterinary …, 2011 - Elsevier
A preliminary study to characterise mycobacteria infecting tuberculous cattle from two
different management systems in central Ethiopia was carried out. Approximately 27% of …
different management systems in central Ethiopia was carried out. Approximately 27% of …
European 1: a globally important clonal complex of Mycobacterium bovis
NH Smith, S Berg, J Dale, A Allen, S Rodriguez… - Infection, Genetics and …, 2011 - Elsevier
We have identified a globally important clonal complex of Mycobacterium bovis by deletion
analysis of over one thousand strains from over 30 countries. We initially show that over …
analysis of over one thousand strains from over 30 countries. We initially show that over …
African 2, a Clonal Complex of Mycobacterium bovis Epidemiologically Important in East Africa
S Berg, MC Garcia-Pelayo, B Müller… - Journal of …, 2011 - Am Soc Microbiol
We have identified a clonal complex of Mycobacterium bovis isolated at high frequency from
cattle in Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. We have named this related group of M …
cattle in Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. We have named this related group of M …