Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae

A species of gram-negative bacteria that causes MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIA OF SWINE. The organism damages the CILIA in the airways of the pig, and thus compromises one of the most effective mechanical barriers against invading pathogens. The resulting weakening of the IMMUNE SYSTEM can encourage secondary infections, leading to porcine respiratory disease complex.

Year introduced: 2004

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Tree Number(s): B03.440.860.580.553.553.420

MeSH Unique ID: D045705

Registry Number: txid2099

Previous Indexing:

• Mycoplasma (1968-2003)

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Organisms Category
Bacteria
Gram-Negative Bacteria
Tenericutes
Mycoplasmatales
Mycoplasmataceae
Mycoplasma
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae