The elephant interferon gamma assay: A contribution to diagnosis of tuberculosis in elephants

• Main Authors: T. Angkawanish, D. Morar, P. van Kooten, I. Bontekoning, J. Schreuder, M. Maas, W. Wajjwalku, A. Sirimalaisuwan, A. Michel, E. Tijhaar, V. Rutten
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Veterinary
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84886827432&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/52623
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Summary: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tb) has been shown to be the main causative agent of tuberculosis in elephants worldwide. M. tb may be transmitted from infected humans to other species including elephants and vice versa, in case of prolonged intensive contact. An accurate diagnostic approach...