MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Transmission of bovine TB from infected cattle to humans occurs primarily through consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk or raw milk products containing the bacteria. Transmission can also occur through prolonged exposure to bacteria in the air in the immediate vicinity of live infected cattle or their carcasses.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis). Bovine TB primarily affects cattle, however, other animals may become infected.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tuberculin skin test is the standard method of TB diagnosis in live domestic animals. It consists of injecting bovine tuberculin (a purified protein extract derived from M.

Detailed explanation-4: -A cloned transgenic Boran calf named “Tumaini” was developed and claimed to be resistant to trypanosomiasis. It is to be noted that the N’Dama breed of cattle native to Africa is naturally resistant to this disease.