Tag: bovine TB
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Singapore’s First Human Case of Bovine TB Traced to Decades-Old Raw Milk Exposure
Overview: A landmark public health finding Singapore has documented its first known human case of bovine tuberculosis (TB), a zoonotic disease traditionally associated with cattle. The infection, traced to the patient’s decades-old exposure to unpasteurised cow’s milk, underscores how historical dietary practices can have long-term health consequences. The case, identified in 2021, has prompted health…
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Singapore’s First Human Bovine TB Case Traced to Raw Milk Exposure
Overview: A historic bovine TB case in Singapore Singapore has confirmed its first known case of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in a human. The infection was traced to decades-old exposure to unpasteurised cow’s milk, highlighting the long shadow that raw milk consumption can cast on public health. While bovine TB remains rare in humans, this case…