Cross-sectional study of Mycoplasma hyopharyngis, Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, Mycoplasma hyorhinis and Mycoplasma hyosynoviae in the tonsils of fattening pigs from Central-Eastern Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mycoplasma (M.) hyopharyngis, M. hyopneumoniae, M. hyorhinis, and M. hyosynoviae can all be transiently present in the swine tonsils without causing any clinical signs or lesions. M. hyopharyngis is considered a commensal bacterium, however, our knowledge about its prevalence and pathogenic capabilities is lacking. M. hyopneumoniae, M. hyorhinis and M. hyosynoviae are widespread pathogens, responsible for significant economic losses. M. hyopneumoniae is known as the causative agent of porcine enzootic pneumonia, while M. hyorhinis and M. hyosynoviae are associated with arthritis and polyserositis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the detection rates of these mycoplasmas in Central-Eastern Europe (Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia) through a cr

SUBMITTER: Nagy EZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11887142 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature