Abstract
Mycoplasmas are the smallest, free-living, cell wall less prokaryotes from the class mollicutes, and these are relatively slow-growing microorganisms. Most of the laboratory animals may get the mycoplasma infection naturally. A large number of mycoplasma species (Mycoplasma pulmonis, M. muris, M. neurolyticum, M. collis, M. arthritidis and M. caviae etc.) have been reported from the laboratory animals. These are responsible for the development of a large numbers of clinical conditions in laboratory animals hence they may cause interference in the results of on-going research/experimental works on those laboratory animals. This review article gives insights on laboratory animal mycoplasma infections including pathogenesis, clinical signs, lesions, diagnosis, and interference in the experimental work, prevention, and control.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
