Molecular and Seroprevalence of Mycoplasma gallisepticum in Turkeys in Sylhet District of Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT: Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) poses a significant threat to Bangladesh's poultry industry, causing substantial economic losses every year. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of MG infection in turkeys using serum plate agglutination (SPA), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in Sylhet, Bangladesh from December 2019 to November 2020. In addition, we evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of these tests and identified potential risk factors associated with MG infection. A total of 250 blood samples and 250 tracheal swabs were collected from suspected turkeys across 25 farms from three sub-districts of Sylhet namely Sylhet Sadar, Golapganj and Beanibazar. Blood samples were tested with SPA and ELISA, while tracheal swabs were analysed by PCR targ

SUBMITTER: Tipu JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11855371 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature