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.