Guinea Pig
guinea pig photo guinea pig granuloma photo
 
Granulomatous pathology in a
TB-infected guinea pig lung
 
Guinea Pig Model
 
  • Aerosol transmission
  • Growth and proliferation before onset of immunity
  • Extrapulmonary dissemination
  • Hematogenous recolinization
  • Persistence after immunity
  • Induction of caseous necrosis
 
Dr. David McMurray, Dr. Lan Ly, and their colleagues at Texas A&M University are evaluating the effects of mutants in the Guinea Pig Model. If you have questions about the Guinea Pig Model, please contact Dr. David N. McMurray and his colleagues at dmcmurray@tamu.edu.