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Mycobacteria
Researchers from University of Sassari report recent findings in mycobacteria
December 2nd, 2008
"In this study we characterized the humoral responses in cattle of Sardinia," scientists in Sassari, Italy report. "The animals were divided into three groups: 1) 28 cattle infected with Mycobacterium bovis; 2) 48 cattle from herds in which foci of infection was notified; 3) 50 cattle from herds that were TB-free. Levels of IgG antibody were measured against the following antigens of M. tuberculosis: Heparin-Binding-Haemagglutin (HBHA), Ag85B, PPE44, and PE_PGRS33 to investigate their potential to diagnose TB in animals," wrote P. Molicotti and colleagues, University of Sassari. The researchers concluded: "Our results indicated that HBHA is a...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-12-02)
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