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Tuberculosis in greater kudu

E M Himes, D B LyVere, C O Thoen

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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    Tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis led to the deaths of four captive greater kudu. Necropsy confirmed tuberculous lesions in multiple organs, highlighting the disease

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Pathology
    • Wildlife Diseases
    • Mycobacteriology

    Background:

    • Captive wildlife populations can be susceptible to infectious diseases.
    • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant zoonotic disease with implications for both animal and human health.

    Observation:

    • Four greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) housed in a zoo succumbed to an unknown illness.
    • Post-mortem examinations revealed characteristic tuberculous lesions affecting the lungs, spleen, and thoracic lymph nodes.

    Findings:

    • Histopathology confirmed granulomatous inflammation with Langhans' giant cells, necrosis, and mineralization in affected tissues.
    • Acid-fast bacilli were isolated from the kudu tissues and definitively identified as Mycobacterium bovis.

    Implications:

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    • This case highlights Mycobacterium bovis as a pathogen capable of causing fatal tuberculosis in greater kudu under captive conditions.
    • Effective disease surveillance and biosecurity measures are crucial for preventing TB outbreaks in zoological collections.
    • Understanding the pathogenesis of Mycobacterium bovis in exotic ungulates is vital for conservation and public health efforts.