Molecular characterisation of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Australia

Molecular characterisation of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Australia

Abstract Background Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (Map) causes Johne’s disease (JD), a chronic enteritis widespread in ruminants, resulting in substantial economic losses, especially to the dairy industry. Understanding the genetic diversity of Map in Australia will assist epidemiologi...

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Main Authors: Rachel Hodgeman, Rachel Mann, Keith Savin, Noel Djitro, Simone Rochfort, Brendan Rodoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis
Johne’s disease
Phylogenetics
Single nucleotide polymorphism
Average nucleotide identity
IS900
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-021-02140-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-021-02140-2

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