Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection among Asian Elephants in Captivity

Simpson, Gary; Zimmerman, Ralph; Shashkina, Elena; Chen, Liang; Richard, Michael; Bradford, Carol M.; Dragoo, Gwen A.; Saiers, Rhonda L.; Peloquin, Charles A.; Daley, Charles L.; Planet, Paul; Narachenia, Apurva; Mathema, Barun; Kreiswirth, Barry N.

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection among Asian Elephants in Captivity

Published Date:

Mar 2017

Source:

Emerg Infect Dis. 23(3):513-516.

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Simpson, Gary ; Zimmerman, Ralph ; Shashkina, Elena ; Chen, Liang ; Richard, Michael ; ... More ▼

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28221115

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PMC5382730

Description:

Although awareness of tuberculosis among captive elephants is increasing, antituberculosis therapy for these animals is not standardized. We describe Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission between captive elephants based on whole genome analysis and report a successful combination treatment. Infection control protocols and careful monitoring of treatment of captive elephants with tuberculosis are warranted.

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Emerging Infectious Diseases

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