Difference between revisions of "Mycoplasma synoviae"
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''M.synoviae'' is a species of the ''[[Mycoplasmas species - Overview|Mycoplasmas]]'' genus. It causes infectious synovitis in chickens and turkeys, resulting in synovitis, arthritis and respiratory disease. It is transmitted by aerosol. | ''M.synoviae'' is a species of the ''[[Mycoplasmas species - Overview|Mycoplasmas]]'' genus. It causes infectious synovitis in chickens and turkeys, resulting in synovitis, arthritis and respiratory disease. It is transmitted by aerosol. | ||
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| Also known as: | M.synoviae |
| Mycoplasma synoviae | |
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| Phylum | Firmicutes |
| Class | Mollicutes |
| Order | Mycoplasmatales |
| Family | Mycoplasmataceae |
| Genus | Mycoplasma |
| Species | M.synoviae |
M.synoviae is a species of the Mycoplasmas genus. It causes infectious synovitis in chickens and turkeys, resulting in synovitis, arthritis and respiratory disease. It is transmitted by aerosol.
M.synoviae can be identified by isolation or serology. It can be treated by in-feed tetracycline and eradicated through specific-pathogen-free flocks.