Mycobacterium bovis Infection in African Wild Dogs, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Emerg Infect Dis. 2019 Jul;25(7):1425-1427. doi: 10.3201/eid2507.181653.

Abstract

We screened African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in Kruger National Park, South Africa, for Mycobacterium bovis infection using an interferon-gamma release assay. We detected M. bovis sensitization in 20 of 21 packs; overall apparent infection prevalence was 83%. These animals experience high infection pressure, which may affect long-term survival and conservation strategies.

Keywords: African wild dog; Mycobacterium bovis; South Africa; bacteria; bovine tuberculosis; conservation; infection prevalence; interferon-gamma release assay; tuberculosis and other mycobacteria.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Wild
  • Dog Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Dog Diseases / microbiology*
  • Dogs
  • Geography, Medical
  • Mycobacterium bovis*
  • Public Health Surveillance
  • South Africa / epidemiology
  • Tuberculosis / veterinary*