Seroprevalence of Mycobacterium bovis infection in warthogs (Phacochoerus africanus) in bovine tuberculosis ‐endemic regions of South Africa

This study indicates that warthogs in M. bovis‐endemic areas are at high risk of becoming infected with mycobacteria. Warthogs might present an under‐recognized disease threat in multi‐species systems. They might also serve as convenient sentinels for M. bovis in endemic areas. These findings highlight the importance of epidemiological studies in wildlife to understand the role each species plays in disease ecology.
Source: Transboundary and Emerging Diseases - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research