Bovine tuberculosis is a serious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium bovis, a bacteria that infects the respiratory system of animals. Bovine TB is primarily spread from animal to animal via respiratory secretions, but it can also be spread by ingestion of contaminated food. TB is classified into three types: human, often caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis; avian, caused by Mycobacterium avium; and Bovine, caused by Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis). Although cattle are the most common host of M. bovis, most mammals, including humans can be infected.
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