Sea lion diagnosed with tuberculosis triggers public health concerns – Phys.org

Australian sea lions are an endangered species. New research suggests endemic tuberculosis might be another health threat facing the pinnipeds. Dr. Rachael Gray is working to help save our sea lions.
Researchers from the University of Sydney have reported the first case of tuberculosis in an endangered, free-ranging juvenile Australian sea lion in South Australia. The type of disease is not the typical presentation of tuberculosis, as this was not found in the animal’s lungs, but in its abdomen.
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