Tuberculosis in Elephants

The Recommendations for the Diagnosis, Treatment and Management of Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) in Elephants in Human Care provides standardized recommendations for veterinarians, elephant caretakers, public health officials, and epidemiologists concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of tuberculosis in captive elephants and minimizing occupational health risks associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission between elephants and their caretakers.