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Bacterial and Host Factors Contributing to Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis Persistent Infection

Creator:

Phillips, Ida L.

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Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) is the causative agent of Johne’s disease, a chronic granulomatous enteritis that plagues domestic and wild ruminants globally. During the silent stages of Johne’s disease, infected animals intermittently shed bacteria for years prior to clinical diagnosis during advanced disease stages. This strategy allows MAP to...

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Dissertation

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for MAP in high-producing dairy cows (Garcia‐Ispierto and López‐ Gatius). Animals suffering from
Using the Microbial Tree of Life to Describe Mammalian Health and Disease

Creator:

Arnold, Holly Kristin

Abstract:

The past decade of research has potentiated a revolution in our understanding of mammalian health and evolution by revealing that the gut microbiome plays a central role in mammalian physiology. Our ability to unlock this potential hinges upon the identification of specific groups of gut microbes that elicit effects on...

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Dissertation