Identification of strains of micobacteria isolated in the "Miguel C. Rubino" Veterinary Research Center (CIVET) between 1981-1986

Authors

  • F. Errico Médico veterinario, Jefe de Departamento, CIVET "Miguel C. Rubino". Pando, Canelones.
  • M. Castro Ramos Ayudantes Técnicos del Departamento de Bacteriología, Sección Tuberculosis, CIVET "Miguel C. Rubino".
  • Fermiano Silvera Ayudantes Técnicos del Departamento de Bacteriología, Sección Tuberculosis, CIVET "Miguel C. Rubino".

Keywords:

Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium bovis, Mycobacterium avium

Abstract

Through a total of 630 samples received during the period 1981-1986, 254 mycobactena strains (40.31 %) were identified. It was achieved the isolation of 16 species based on the cultural and biochemical features. In 254 identified strains, 52.47 % were "Tuberculous" mycobacteria (M. bovis and M. tuberculosis) represented 53.93 %; meanwhile "Non Tuberculous" mycobacteria were 42.53 %, where MAI complex represented 21.65 %.

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Published

1988-03-01

How to Cite

Errico, F., Castro Ramos, M., & Silvera, F. (1988). Identification of strains of micobacteria isolated in the "Miguel C. Rubino" Veterinary Research Center (CIVET) between 1981-1986. Veterinaria (Montevideo), 24(99), 9–13. Retrieved from https://revistasmvu.com.uy/index.php/smvu/article/view/841

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 99 (1988): Enero - marzo

Section

Original Articles

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