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Non-pasteurised milk can cause TB: Experts [1]

The failure of the government to form a clear-cut policy to control/treat tuberculosis (TB) in animals has led to spread of the disease in humans.

Non-pasteurised milk is the most common carrier of this infection as mycobacterium is the main cause of tuberculosis in bovine animals, which is transmitted to humans through infected milk and milk products.

Publication Date: 
10/07/2009
Tribune (New Delhi) [2]
Tags:
Milk [3], Health [4], Health Policy [5], Tuberculosis [6], Ludhiana (D) [7]

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