Also known as: M.synoviae
Mycoplasma synoviae
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.