A reply to the letter of Professor Viroj Wiwanitkit

Abstract

The valued comments from Prof. Wiwanitkit echo the self-criticism of the authors on the topic. The study aimed to investigate the survival potential of M. bovis in dried meat. The most effective or ideal food preparation method was not discussed but was recommended for further study. It must be emphasised, however, that no pathogens - only non-tuberculous mycobacteria - were isolated from the processed samples.