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Mycobacterium avium infection in three rhesus monkeys
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|October 1, 1975
Summary
Naturally occurring Mycobacterium avium infection in rhesus monkeys primarily affected the intestines and lymphoreticular system. This study identified specific M. avium serotypes involved in the disease.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Primate Immunology
- Mycobacterial Infections
Background:
- Mycobacterium avium (M. avium) is an opportunistic pathogen.
- Rhesus monkeys are susceptible to various infections.
- Understanding M. avium pathogenesis in non-human primates is crucial for comparative medicine.