Micoplasmosis aviar
Also known as: Enfermedad respiratoria crónica
Notifiable
La micoplasmosis aviar es una enfermedad respiratoria y reproductiva crónica causada principalmente por Mycoplasma gallisepticum y Mycoplasma synoviae. Produce la enfermedad respiratoria crónica (CRD), sinusitis en pavos, sinovitis infecciosa, menor producción de huevos y bajo rendimiento. La transmisión vertical a través del huevo mantiene la infección en las parvadas.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Infectious
- Typical onset:
- Chronic
- Body systems:
- Respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Upper respiratory
- Affected species:
- CHICKEN, TURKEY
- Reference codes:
- WOAH Avian mycoplasmosis (Mycoplasma synoviae)
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Summarizes Mycoplasma gallisepticum and synoviae infections, their chronic respiratory and synovial signs, and vertical transmission.
- WOAH (OIE)
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