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Tuberculosis in free-living deer.

K Dodd

    The Veterinary Record
    |December 8, 1984
    PubMed
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    Tuberculosis was detected in wild deer in County Wicklow, Ireland. Mycobacterium bovis was identified as the causative agent in infected deer tissues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Pathology
    • Microbiology
    • Wildlife Disease Surveillance

    Background:

    • Tuberculosis (TB) poses a significant threat to wildlife populations and can have implications for livestock and human health.
    • Wild deer populations are increasingly recognized as potential reservoirs for zoonotic diseases, including TB.
    • Understanding the prevalence and causative agents of TB in wild deer is crucial for effective disease management strategies.

    Observation:

    • A study examined tissues from 130 wild deer hunted in County Wicklow, Ireland, between 1983 and 1984.
    • Key tissues analyzed included head lymph nodes, lung tissue, associated lymph nodes, hepatic lymph nodes, and kidneys.
    • Visible pathological changes (gross lesions) indicative of disease were observed in five of the examined deer.

    Findings:

    • Mycobacteria were successfully isolated from the tissues of infected deer.
    • Through comprehensive cultural, biochemical, and biological testing in guinea pigs and rabbits, the isolated mycobacteria were definitively identified.
    • The identified pathogen was classified as Mycobacterium bovis, a primary cause of bovine tuberculosis.

    Implications:

    • This study confirms Mycobacterium bovis circulation in wild deer populations in Ireland during the specified period.
    • The findings highlight the importance of wildlife surveillance for tuberculosis to inform public health and agricultural policies.
    • Continued monitoring of wild deer is essential for preventing the spread of Mycobacterium bovis to cattle and humans.

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