IDENTIFICATION OF Mycobacterium tuberculosis IN AN OUTBREAK OF TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION OFA Cebus apella MONKEY'S COLONY'
Abstract
The standard and recommended methodology was used to identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the lungs and lymph nodes of two adult animals on an outbreak of tuberculosis that occurred in a Cebus apella monkey's colony of a research institution. Strict sanitary control in the admittance and management of animals is suggested to prevent outbreaks of diseases such as tuberculosis.
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