Antigenic and Genetic Diversity of Mycoplasma bovis

Authors

  • T. A. Oleson Newport Laboratories, Worthington, MN 56187
  • R. S. Simonson Newport Laboratories, Worthington, MN 56187

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20044985

Keywords:

Mycoplasma bovis, pathogen, pneumonia, arthritis, immunological control strategies, characteristics

Abstract

Mycoplasma bovis is a significant emerging pathogen in cattle that causes economic loss due to mastitis, otitis, pneumonia and arthritis. Somewhat of a chameleon, this small organism is capable of great genetic variability or switching and has the remarkable ability to successfully adapt to changing environments. These characteristics allow it to evade host immunity, limiting immunological control strategies.

Cover image of the 37th Conference Proceedings: Cattle in pens that stretch to the horizon. Yellow background.

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Published

2004-09-23

Issue

2004

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