Survival of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in retail pasteurised milk

The Mycobacterium avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis Dilemma

The purpose of this paper is to present and update the longitudinal perspective of the Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis dilemma as initially stated in Infectious Diseases Incorporated’s 2012 White Paper. In both wild and domestic herbivores, Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) produces chronic granulomatous enteritis (Johne’s disease) that, if unchecked, is usua...

Incidence of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in bulk-tank milk samples from different regions in Switzerland.

Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) is a pathogen causing chronic inflammation of the intestine in many animals, including primates, and is considered to be implicated in Crohn's disease in human beings (HermonTaylor and others 2000). Crohn's disease is a chronic granulomatous ileocolitis of humans, with significant similarity to paratuberculosis. High herd prevalences of MAP ...

Strategy for the Control of Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis (map) in Cows Milk

Reduction in milk yield associated with Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (Map) infection in dairy cows.

To assess the profitability of control schemes for Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (Map)-infection implemented in dairy herds, accurate estimates of its production effects are needed. This study aimed at quantifying the variation in milk yield of dairy cows according to their Map-infection status. The cow-status was determined by combining (i) its testing(s)-result(s) (serum ELI...

Lateral gene transfer in Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis.

Lateral gene transfer is an integral part of genome evolution in most bacteria. Bacteria can readily change the contents of their genomes to increase adaptability to ever-changing surroundings and to generate evolutionary novelty. Here, we report instances of lateral gene transfer in Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis, a pathogenic bacteria that causes Johne's disease in cattle. A set ...