A proof of concept study to assess the potential of PCR testing to detect natural Mycobacterium bovis infection in South American camelids

摘要

BackgroundCases of Mycobacterium bovis infection South American camelids have been increasing in Great Britain. Current antemortem immunological tests have some limitations. Cases at post mortem examination frequently show extensive pathology. The feasibility of detecting Mycobacterium bovis DNA in clinical samples was investigated.