Mycobacterium avium infections in animals. Literature review.
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چکیده
Mycobacterium avium causes tuberculosis in chickens and other fowls but can also infect an extensive range of different animal species. The authors reviewed the available literature on this organism to show the importance of M avium infection.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Veterinary research
دوره 28 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997