Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection among Asian Elephants in Captivity

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection among Asian Elephants in Captivity

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Although awareness of tuberculosis among captive elephants is increasing, antituberculosis therapy for these hair mist animals is not standardized.We describe Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission between captive elephants based on whole genome analysis and report a successful combination treatment.Infection control protocols and Dust Mops careful monitoring of treatment of captive elephants with tuberculosis are warranted.