Mycoplasma synoviae in a Released Pen-Raised Wild Turkey

Mp, Luttrell; Kleven, S. H.; Gm, Mahnke

doi:10.2307/1591734

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“…synoviae is a common pathogen of poultry and has also been found in wildlife (Luttrell et al 1992;Kleven & Ferguson-Noel 2008;Sumithra et al 2013). It may become systemic and cause bronchitis, air sac infection and infectious synovitis (joint infection) (Kleven & Ferguson-Noel 2008).…”

Section: Mycoplasma Species Foundmentioning

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Factors affecting the individual probability of infection with a prevalent pathogen (Mycoplasma) and the effect on Griffon vultures’ movement behavior

Anglister,

Crafton,

Avraham

et al. 2024

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Mycoplasmas are known as commensals and pathogenic bacteria of various raptor species causing clinical or subclinical infections. However, little is known about the prevalence of mycoplasma in captive and wild raptors and its significance to their health. In Israel, the Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus; hereafter Griffons) is considered critically endangered, and its intensive management program includes population monitoring and restocking (captive-born or imported rehabilitated wild Spanish Griffons). Here we survey the prevalence ofMycoplasmaspecies in both the wild and captive populations. During 2019-2020, we collected 244 tracheal swab samples from 167 unique individuals. We used PCR analysis to identifyMycoplasmaspecies. First, we identified nine spp., including species not yet described in Israel or for Griffon vultures. Second, imported Griffons showed a higher prevalence and a different diversity of species in comparison to the local ones, suggesting that at least oneMycoplasmaspecies (Sp 18b) was introduced into the native population. Third, juvenile Griffons had a higher prevalence, different species composition, and stronger reduction in movement compared to adults, confirming the susceptibility of this group to mycoplasma infections. GPS-tracking of 60 free-ranging individuals showed that even in the absence of apparent clinical signs, Griffons infected with mycoplasma, and especially sub-adults flew less (shorter distances and periods). These findings underscore the importance of considering potential pathogen introductions in population reinforcement and reintroduction initiatives, providing valuable insights for similar conservation programs globally. Further, they demonstrate the potential of long-term tracking for detecting subclinical effects that are unnoticeable in clinical examination.

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Section: Mycoplasma Species Foundmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors affecting the individual probability of infection with a prevalent pathogen (Mycoplasma) and the effect on Griffon vultures’ movement behavior

Anglister,

Crafton,

Avraham

et al. 2024

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“…The two well-known poultry mycoplasmas that are considered the most pathogenic, Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) and Mycoplasma synoviae (MS), have been detected many times in different wild bird species representing different orders. It is well known that many mycoplasmas are host-specific, therefore infections caused by MG and MS mainly manifest clinical signs in wild species of Galliformes 2 – 9 . The outbreaks of MG infection in wild passerines in the USA provide an example of its ability to adapt to a new host and to develop typical clinical signs of infection.…”

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Occurrence of Mycoplasma spp. in wild birds: phylogenetic analysis and potential factors affecting distribution

Sawicka

Kursa

Bednarz³

et al. 2021

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Different Mycoplasma species have been reported in avian hosts. However, the majority of studies focus on one particular species of Mycoplasma or one host. In our research, we screened a total of 1141 wild birds representing 55 species, 26 families, and 15 orders for the presence of mycoplasmas by conventional PCR based on the 16S rRNA gene. Selected PCR products were sequenced to perform the phylogenetic analysis. All mycoplasma-positive samples were tested for M. gallisepticum and M. synoviae, which are considered the major pathogens of commercial poultry. We also verified the influence of ecological characteristics of the tested bird species including feeding habits, habitat types, and movement patterns. The presence of Mycoplasma spp. was confirmed in 498 birds of 29 species, but none of the tested birds were positive for M. gallisepticum or M. synoviae. We found possible associations between the presence of Mycoplasma spp. and all investigated ecological factors. The phylogenetic analysis showed a high variability of Mycoplasma spp.; however, some clustering of sequences was observed regarding particular bird species. We found that wild migratory waterfowl, particularly the white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons) and mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) could be reservoirs and vectors of mycoplasmas pathogenic to commercial waterfowl.

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Mycoplasmosis

Luttrell¹,

Fischer²

2007

Infectious Diseases of Wild Birds

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Mycoplasma synoviae in a Released Pen-Raised Wild Turkey

Cited by 6 publications

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Factors affecting the individual probability of infection with a prevalent pathogen (Mycoplasma) and the effect on Griffon vultures’ movement behavior

Factors affecting the individual probability of infection with a prevalent pathogen (Mycoplasma) and the effect on Griffon vultures’ movement behavior

Occurrence of Mycoplasma spp. in wild birds: phylogenetic analysis and potential factors affecting distribution

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