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At what temperature does M.avium growth occur?
At what temperature does M.avium growth occur?
- Above 60°C
- 42°C - 55°C
- 25°C - 42°C (correct)
- 15°C - 25°C
What is the primary host of Mycobacterium avium?
What is the primary host of Mycobacterium avium?
- Sheep
- Birds (correct)
- Pigs
- Cattle
How is M.avium's acid-fast staining described?
How is M.avium's acid-fast staining described?
- Strongly acid-fast (correct)
- Weakly acid-fast
- Not acid-fast
- Moderately acid-fast
Which bird-associated serotypes are frequently found in cattle according to the text?
Which bird-associated serotypes are frequently found in cattle according to the text?
What type of lesions can M.avium cause in birds?
What type of lesions can M.avium cause in birds?
How do birds become infected with M.avium according to the text?
How do birds become infected with M.avium according to the text?
Which organ is generally enlarged in infected birds?
Which organ is generally enlarged in infected birds?
Where can ulcers be found in birds infected with tuberculosis?
Where can ulcers be found in birds infected with tuberculosis?
What is a common characteristic of liver lesions in infected birds?
What is a common characteristic of liver lesions in infected birds?
Which age group of pigs is more susceptible to M.avium infection?
Which age group of pigs is more susceptible to M.avium infection?
How does the M.avium organism enter swine's body?
How does the M.avium organism enter swine's body?
Where do miliary lesions caused by M.avium commonly develop in cattle after entering through the portal circulation?
Where do miliary lesions caused by M.avium commonly develop in cattle after entering through the portal circulation?
What is the effect of M. avium on lymph nodes in cattle?
What is the effect of M. avium on lymph nodes in cattle?
Which animal species have reported cases of progressive tuberculosis caused by M. avium?
Which animal species have reported cases of progressive tuberculosis caused by M. avium?
In chickens, what type of immune response is observed with high or intermediate virulent strains of M. avium?
In chickens, what type of immune response is observed with high or intermediate virulent strains of M. avium?
What antibodies do cattle produce about 1 to 1.5 weeks after M. avium infection?
What antibodies do cattle produce about 1 to 1.5 weeks after M. avium infection?
How are typical lesions examined for the presence of acid-fast bacilli in the diagnosis of M. avium infection?
How are typical lesions examined for the presence of acid-fast bacilli in the diagnosis of M. avium infection?
Which method is used to detect M. avium infection in swine?
Which method is used to detect M. avium infection in swine?
