Mycoplasma Infections

Sykes, Jane E.

doi:10.1016/b978-1-4377-0795-3.00040-5

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“…They were considered as a new health threat to dogs observed with the highest frequency; however, they have been rarely confirmed by veterinary diagnosis since the first report in 2016. The M. haemocanis rate detected in stray dogs (34.2%) in present study should prompt greater awareness by veterinarians and physicians in isolated diagnosis and treatment since a specific antimicrobial therapy has been required in the treatment [ 27 ]. Hemotropic mycoplasmas have been deemed tick-borne pathogens since their transmission by ticks was initially proven in 1973 [ 28 ].…”

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Molecular Detection of Tick-Borne Pathogens in Stray Dogs and Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato Ticks from Bangkok, Thailand

Phoosangwalthong

Kamyingkird

et al. 2021

Pathogens

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Canine tick-borne pathogens (CTBPs) such as Babesia vogeli, Ehrlichia canis, Anaplasma platys, Hepatozoon canis, and Mycoplasma haemocanis are important pathogens in dogs worldwide. Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato, the main vector of several CTBPs, is the most common tick species found on dogs in Thailand. The present study identified CTBPs in dogs and ticks infested dogs. Samples (360 dog blood samples and 85 individual ticks) were collected from stray dogs residing in 37 temples from 24 districts in Bangkok and screened for CTBPs using molecular techniques. The most common CTBP found infecting dogs in this study was Ehrlichia canis (38.3%) followed by Mycoplasma haemocanis (34.2%), Hepatozoon canis (19.7%), Babesia vogeli (18.1%), and Anaplasma platys (13.9%), respectively. Furthermore, A. platys (22.4%) was the most common CTBP in ticks followed by M. haemocanis (18.8%), B. vogeli (9.4%), H. canis (5.9%), and E. canis (2.4%), respectively. The detection of CTBPs from the present study highlights the potential risk of infections that may occur in stray dogs and their ticks residing in Bangkok temples. These findings underline the importance of performing active surveys to understand the complexity of distributions of CTBPs in dogs and their ticks in Thailand.

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Molecular Detection of Tick-Borne Pathogens in Stray Dogs and Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato Ticks from Bangkok, Thailand

Phoosangwalthong

Kamyingkird

et al. 2021

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“…Accepted treatment for Mycoplasma spp. is with macrolides, fluoroquinolones and tetracyclines . Unfortunately, due to the abrupt euthanasia of Case 1, no antimicrobial therapy was initiated and response to therapy could not be interpreted.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…They are commensal organisms, found in association with the mucus membranes of all mammalian species . Because Mycoplasma bacteria are commonly isolated from the respiratory and urogenital tract, their role in disease has been difficult to elucidate; however, they have been implicated in a number of diseases in cats, including keratoconjunctivitis, upper respiratory tract disease, lower respiratory tract disease, soft tissue infections, meningoencephalitis and arthritis . Most often Mycoplasma spp.…”

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Mycoplasma infection of the middle ear in three cats

Ackermann

Lenz

May

et al. 2017

Veterinary Dermatology

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“…If this process will take longer than 24 h, some sources recommend freezing the sample and shipping on dry ice. 2 Storage and shipment recommendations can vary between microbiology laboratories and consultation with the individual laboratory is recommended.…”

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confidence: 99%