Veterinary Medicine International (Jan 2024)

Molecular and Serological Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Dairy Cattle From Sylhet, Bangladesh

  • Md. Mukter Hossain,
  • Md. Masudur Rahman,
  • Md. Mahfujur Rahman,
  • Hemayet Hossain,
  • Ruhena Begum,
  • Md. Shahidur Rahman Chowdhury,
  • Md. Rafiqul Islam,
  • Md Bashir Uddin

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/3653654
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2024

Abstract

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This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence and molecular detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) in dairy cattle using ELISA and PCR techniques. A total of 500 samples (250 blood and 250 milk) were collected from various farms in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The seroprevalence was found to be 5.6% in blood samples, with PCR confirming 1.60% and 2.80% positivity in blood and milk samples, respectively. These findings highlight the zoonotic potential and public health significance of M. tuberculosis in cattle, suggesting a need for integrated One Health surveillance.