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Also known as: '''''M.agalactiae
Also known as: '''''M.agalactiae
==Introduction==
==Introduction==
''M. agalactiae'' is a species of the ''[[Mycoplasmas species - Overview|Mycoplasmas]]'' genus. It causes [[Contagious agalactia]] of sheep and goats, resulting in [[Mastitis]], arthritis and conjunctivitis following parturition. It also causes abortion and fatal pneumonia in young animals.
''M. agalactiae'' is a species of the ''[[Mycoplasmas species - Overview|Mycoplasmas]]'' genus. It causes Contagious agalactia which is a severe febrile disease of sheep and goats in parts of Europe, Africa and Asia resulting in [[Mastitis]], arthritis and conjunctivitis following parturition. It also causes abortion and fatal pneumonia in young animals.
''M.agalactiae'' is shed in milk and can be localised in supramammary lymph nodes. There are inactivated, attenuated vaccines available.
''M.agalactiae'' is shed in milk and can be localised in supramammary lymph nodes. There are inactivated, attenuated vaccines available.
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