This chapter describes the recent developments in polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based diagnostic tests for paratuberculosis and the application and interpretation of these tests at the individual and herd level.

This chapter discusses immune-based diagnostics for various testing and decision making purposes for Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis and outlines the diagnostic process.

The epidemiology, prevalence, distribution, transmission, risk factors, prevention and control programmes for Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in domestic animals.

This chapter describes the history, use and efficacy of the different types of vaccines against Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in animals.

This article describes the history, development and efficacy of the different types of vaccines against Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis.

The second edition of this book contains 23 chapters containing new information and developments on the epidemiology, global prevalence and economics of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) infection; MAP and animal-derived foods and the environment; paratuberculosis and Crohn's...

This chapter describes the epidemiology, prevalence, spread, distribution, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, prevention, control and economic impact of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in domestic and wild animals.

This chapter compares the pathological features of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis infection in cattle and Crohn's disease in humans.

This chapter presents research findings on the genetics of susceptibility of domestic ruminants to Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis infection.

This chapter describes the molecular taxonomy, classification and diagnosis of Mycobacterium avium complex.