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| ==Treatment== | | ==Treatment== |
| + | Control measures depend on the species affected and the prevalence of the disease. The BCG vaccine provides protection for humans, if disease occurs treatment is with antibiotics. Chemotherapy has also been attempted in elephants and primates. |
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| + | The test and slaughter policy is the only method of eradicating TB, positive reactors are culled and testing of the herd is undertaken every 3-6 months. |
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| ==Prognosis== | | ==Prognosis== |