Prevalence of primary tuberculosis among nomadic Fulani population and their cattle herds in Kano, Nigeria

摘要

Background: Nigeria has a sizable population of Fulani pastoralists. Zoonotic infections like Bovine tuberculosis [TB] are common among Nomadic Fulani (NF) and their livestock. Close interaction between the nomads and their animals provide a critical human-animal interface with potential for transmission of zoonoses. We conducted a survey to determine the prevalence of primary tuberculosis infection among nomads and their cattle in Kano, north-Western Nigeria.