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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

''M. synoviae'' causes '''[[Bacteria | bacterial]]''' disease affecting the '''joints, bones''' and '''respiratory''' system of '''birds'''. It is one of the [[Mycoplasmas | mycoplasma]] genus’ of bacteria.

''M. synoviae'' causes '''[[Bacteria | bacterial]]''' disease affecting the '''joints, bones''' and '''respiratory''' system of '''birds'''.  

It is one of the [[Mycoplasmas | mycoplasma]] genus’ of bacteria.

It is closely related to [[Mycoplasma gallisepticum | ''M. Gallisepticum'']] which causes chronic respiratory disease in poultry.

It is closely related to [[Mycoplasma gallisepticum | ''M. Gallisepticum'']] which causes chronic respiratory disease in poultry.

''M. synoviae'' is endemic in parts of Europe and causes significant production losses particularly in '''egg production'''.  

''M. synoviae'' is endemic in parts of Europe and causes significant production losses particularly in '''egg production'''.

 

==Distribution==

==Distribution==

Thought to likely be worldwide but recording is unreliable.  

Thought to likely be worldwide but recording is unreliable.