| paratuberculosis | An infectious disease caused by mycobacterium paratuberculosis. Characteristics include chronic debilitation and weight loss. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| mycobacterium paratuberculosis | A species of gram-positive, aerobic bacteria non-pathogenic for humans. It is the aetiologic agent of johne's disease (see paratuberculosis). (12 Dec 1998) |
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