Effect of the topical administration of corticosteroids and tuberculin pre-sensitisation on the diagnosis of tuberculosis in goats

Effect of the topical administration of corticosteroids and tuberculin pre-sensitisation on the diagnosis of tuberculosis in goats

Abstract Background Caprine tuberculosis (TB) is a zoonosis caused by members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC). Caprine TB control and eradication programmes have traditionally been based on intradermal tuberculin tests and slaughterhouse surveillance. However, this strategy has limi...

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Main Authors: J. Ortega, A. Roy, A. Díaz-Castillo, L. de Juan, B. Romero, J. L. Sáez-Llorente, L. Domínguez, P. Regal, J. A. Infantes-Lorenzo, J. Álvarez, J. Bezos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-01-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Caprine tuberculosis
Intradermal tests
Corticosteroids
Pre-sensitization
Reactor
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-022-03156-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-022-03156-0

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