LETTER
An Overview on Resistivity, Diagnostic Challenges and Zoonotic Significance of: Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis (MAP)
Niran Adhikari1, *
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2020Volume: 14
First Page: 157
Last Page: 163
Publisher ID: TOMICROJ-14-157
DOI: 10.2174/1874285802014010157
Article History:
Received Date: 01/01/2020Revision Received Date: 30/03/2020
Acceptance Date: 01/04/2020
Electronic publication date: 29/06/2020
Collection year: 2020
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Abstract
Background:
Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is a gram-positive, contagious, rod-shaped intracellular pathogen.
Methods:
MAP is the etiologic agent of Johne’s disease in cattle, and has tremendous economic effect in the ruminant industry. Simultaneously, the MAP has also been suspected as a cause of Crohn’s disease in humans.
Results:
There has been a challenge in the diagnosis of MAP due to its long incubation period, unknown pathogenesis & cross-reactivity among its closely related sub-species. The survival of MAP inside the host macrophages & monocytes, is still unclear. Resistivity & survival of MAP in the outside environment is also high.
Conclusion:
Thus, more research about its pathogenesis, control, and potential role as a zoonotic pathogen must be carried out in future.