Experimental use of mycobacterial antigens in tuberculin skin test on water buffalo

Experimental use of mycobacterial antigens in tuberculin skin test on water buffalo

In Italy, bovine tuberculosis (TB) control in the water buffalo population is mainly carried out using the tuberculin skin test (TST). The test measures the increase in skin thickness 72 hours (h) after the intradermal injection of mycobacterial purified protein derivatives (PPD). The TST can invol...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Martucciello, Federica Signorelli, Piera Mazzone, Francesco Grandoni, Giovanna Cappelli, Lucia Boccia, Giuseppe Parente, Monica Cagiola, Maria Beatrice Boniotti, Esterina De Carlo, Francesco Napolitano, Giorgio Galiero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad del Zulia 2023-11-01
Series:Revista Científica
Subjects:
water buffalo
tuberculosis
diagnosis
tuberculin skin test
Online Access:https://www.produccioncientificaluz.org/index.php/cientifica/article/view/43384
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