[en] Paratuberculosis, or Johne’s disease, is a chronic granulomatous enteritis of ruminants found worldwide and caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (Map). The disease remains a subject of concern in many countries because diagnosis and control in livestock are difficult and expensive and due to possible zoonotic links with Crohn’s disease. The table of contents of the chapter “Paratuberculosis in wildlife” is presented below:
- Aetiology
- Epidemiology
- Pathogenesis, Pathology and Immunity
- Clinical signs and treatment
- Diagnosis
- Management, control and regulations
- Public health concern
- Significance and implication for animal health
- Acknowledgements
- References
Disciplines :
Microbiology
Author, co-author :
Linden, Annick ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des maladies infectieuses et parasitaires > Santé et pathologies de la faune sauvage
Language :
English
Title :
Mycobacteria infections , paratuberculosis or Johne's disease
Publication date :
21 September 2012
Main work title :
Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals and Birds in Europe
