Prevalence of Mycobacteria in Raw Milk Sampled in Karnal, India

A total of 308 raw milk samples, 209 from an organized farm and 99 from a market source, were examined for the presence of mycobacteria. Mycobacteria were recovered from 4.3% of the farm samples and from 5.1% of the market samples. The isolated cultures identified on the basis of morphological and p...

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Published in:Journal of food protection 1980-10, Vol.43 (10), p.778-781
Main Authors: Appuswamy, S, Batish, V K, Parkash, O M, Ranganathan, B
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Language:English
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Summary:A total of 308 raw milk samples, 209 from an organized farm and 99 from a market source, were examined for the presence of mycobacteria. Mycobacteria were recovered from 4.3% of the farm samples and from 5.1% of the market samples. The isolated cultures identified on the basis of morphological and physiological characteristics and virulence included Mycobacterium tuberculosis (bovine and human strains), M. phlei , M. kansasii , M. fortuitum , M. aquae and M. intracellulare . The significance of presence of even a few virulent strains of mycobacteria in raw milk is discussed.
ISSN:0362-028X
1944-9097
DOI:10.4315/0362-028X-43.10.778