Auruga Christine Akello

Molecular detection and culture of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in pasteurized and raw retail milk in Kampala, Uganda

The findings of contamination of commercial milk with MAP in the Uganda’s Capital aligns with the reported prevalence of cattle paratuberculosis in the country and underscores the need for rigorous protocols for preparation of milk and dairy products to reduce contaminating viable pathogenic bacteria including MAP.