Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in Camels; Clinical Aspects and Control Suggestions

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Department of Biology, College of Science, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia

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Camel paratuberculosis which is caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, is a chronic granulomatous enteric disease.  Several domestic and wild ruminants species may be affected by this organism which complicates the epidemiology of the disease.  The clinical manifestation and control measurements of the disease in the camel is not well characterized.  The aim of this article is to explore the clinical manifestations and the possible strategies to control the disease in camels.

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