Research and analysis

Transmission of zoonotic TB from humans to animals

Evidence of the risk of human-to-animal transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB).

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 24 September 2025

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Zoonotic tuberculosis transmission from humans to animals: a rapid systematic review

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This rapid systematic review aimed to identify and summarise evidence on the risk of transmitting Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex species including M. bovis, M. caprae, M. microti, M. orygis, and M. TB from humans to animals.

This rapid systematic review searched for research published up to 11 November 2024 however no studies were identified for inclusion

Published 24 September 2025