Encyclopedia: Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is a species of bacteria known to cause the disease Porcine Enzootic Pneumonia, a highly contagious and chronic disease affecting pigs . As with other mollicutes, M. hyopneumoniae is small in size , has a small genome and lacks a cell wall . It is considered to be difficult to grow in laboratories due to its complex nutritional requirements. This bacterium is a concern in the livestock industry...
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