3rd Edition
by Charles O. Thoen (Editor), James H. Steele (Editor), John B. Kaneene (Editor)
Zoonotic Tuberculosis: Mycobacterium bovis and Other Pathogenic Mycobacteria, Third Edition is a comprehensive review of the state of the art in the control and elimination of infections caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in animals and humans. This update to the most complete and current reference available on Mycobacterium bovis
includes new coverage of the latest molecular techniques; more
information on human infection and One Health; updates to the
information on the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung
Disease (IUATLD), the World Health Organization (WHO), Pan American
Health Organization (PAHO), and the United States Department of
Agriculture’s (USDA) National Tuberculosis Eradication Program; and
coverage of additional African countries. The Third Edition upholds the
book’s reputation as a truly global resource on M. bovis.
Written
by an international list of tuberculosis experts, chapters cover the
status of tuberculosis in many regions throughout the world and deal
with issues related to the detection, spread, and control of Mycobacterium bovis, as well as the economic impact of outbreaks. Zoonotic Tuberculosis: Mycobacterium bovis and Other Pathogenic Mycobacteria
offers valuable information for public health officials, medical
doctors, state and federal regulatory veterinarians, veterinary
practitioners, and animal caretakers.
