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Mycobacterium bovis (Bovine tuberculosis) in humans
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August 2011
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Description:In the United States, the majority of tuberculosis (TB) cases in people are caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
(M. tuberculosis). Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) is another mycobacterium that can cause TB disease in people.
M. bovis is most commonly found in cattle and other animals such as bison, elk, and deer. In people, M. bovis causes TB disease that can affect the lungs, lymph nodes, and other parts of the body. However, as with M. tuberculosis, not everyone infected with M. bovis becomes sick. People who are infected but not sick have what is called latent TB infection (LTBI). People who have LTBI do not feel sick, do not have any symptoms, and cannot spread TB to others. However, some people with LTBI go on to get TB disease.
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