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R. Rishikesavan, A.A. Sha, B.M. Chandranaik, K. Basavarajappa, P. Giridhar and C. Renukaprasad.(2008). "Study on Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Rescued Captive Sloth Bears (Melursus ursinus)". Journal of Veterinary Public Health, Vol. 06 Issue 1. Page No: 53-54
Study on Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Rescued Captive Sloth Bears (Melursus ursinus)
Page No. : 53-54
ABSTRACT
Prevalence of tuberculosis in 25 rescued captive sloth bears (Melursus ursinus) was studied, using standard Ziehl Neelsen staining method for demonstrating Mycobacterium organisms. Eight animals were identified as positive and their haematological values were suggestive of tuberculosis. Among that six died and their post mortem lesions were caseated nodules on entire lung.Keywords: Haematological values, Mycobacterium, sloth bears (Melursus ursinus)