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Distribution of suspected bTB lesions in various organs of slaughtered cattle in Bauchi state, Nigeria.
| Organs examined | Number of TB suspected lesions (%) | ZN staining (% +ve) | PCR (% +ve) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lungs | 65 (54.20) | 19 (29.23%) | 5 (7.80%) |
| Lymph nodes | 28 (23.30) | 6 (21.43%) | 2 (7.14%) |
| Intestines | 2 (1.70) | 2 (100%) | 2 (100%) |
| Liver | 8 (6.70) | 2 (25%) | 1 (12.50%) |
| Spleen | 6 (5.00) | 1 (16.67%) | 0 (0%) |
| Heart | 10 (8.30) | 5 (50%) | 0 (0%) |
| Mam. gland | 1 (0.80) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Total | 120 | 35 | 10 |
