Bovine Tuberculosis (Bovine TB) Overview

Consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk or raw milk products

Cattle, deer, rhinoceros, and non-human primates

Mycobacterium bovis

<p>Approximately 75</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Productive cough, fever, night sweats, chest pain, and loss of appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rhinoceros and non-human primates</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Have a TB skin test (TST) or an Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recent infection with TB bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals who have had close contact with animals from an infected cattle herd</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human and bovine TB</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is from a long time ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>With a TB skin test (TST) or an Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chest X-ray and examination of sputum, urine, or stool</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yes, it is curable with antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6 to 12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leopard</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exposure to infected cattle's saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Productive cough and fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blood Culture Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately 75 cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mycobacterium bovis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>TB skin test (TST)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6-12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chest X-ray and examination of sputum, urine, or stool</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ranch staff, veterinarians, and other workers in contact with infected cattle herd</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>TB skin test (TST)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Previous exposure to TB bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yes, with specific antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><em>Mycobacterium bovis</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><em>Coughing up blood</em> and <em>night sweats</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><em>Very young or very old</em> and those with a <em>weakened immune system</em></p> Signup and view all the answers