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Tuberculosis in Tanzanian wildlife.

S Cleaveland1, T Mlengeya, R R Kazwala

  • 1Centre for Tropical Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Clinical Studies, Easter Bush, Roslin, Midlothian, UK EH25 9RG. sarah.cleaveland@ed.ac.uk

Journal of Wildlife Diseases
|August 19, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Bovine tuberculosis (Mycobacterium bovis) is confirmed in Tanzanian wildlife, including wildebeest, topi, lions, and buffalo. Further research is needed to understand its impact and transmission dynamics in the region.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Wildlife Ecology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Bovine tuberculosis (BTB) caused by Mycobacterium bovis is a significant concern in African wildlife.
  • Limited data exists on BTB prevalence in Tanzanian wildlife populations.
  • Understanding BTB in wildlife is crucial for conservation and public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the presence and distribution of Mycobacterium bovis in wildlife species in northern Tanzania.
  • To establish the first confirmation of bovine tuberculosis in Tanzanian wildlife.
  • To provide baseline data for future epidemiological studies.

Main Methods:

  • Mycobacterium bovis isolation from tissue samples of hunted and culled animals.
  • Antibody detection using enzyme immunoassay (EIA) on serum samples from lions and ungulates.

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  • Systematic sampling during a meat cropping program and opportunistic sampling from hunters.

    • Main Results:

    • Mycobacterium bovis was isolated from migratory wildebeest and topi in the Serengeti ecosystem.
    • Tuberculosis antibodies were detected in Serengeti lions, Tarangire buffalo, and Serengeti wildebeest.
    • This study provides the first evidence of bovine tuberculosis in northern Tanzania's wildlife.

    Conclusions:

    • Bovine tuberculosis is present in diverse wildlife species in northern Tanzania.
    • Further research is essential to determine the disease's impact on wildlife populations.
    • Investigating the role of different species in BTB maintenance and transmission is critical.