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[Phylogenetic analysis of the mycoplasma isolated from the Javanese macaque (M. fascicularis)]

M G Chikobava, E K Dzhikidze, D V Zadorozhnyí

    Molekuliarnaia Genetika, Mikrobiologiia I Virusologiia
    |March 29, 2008
    PubMed

    Insights

    Mycoplasma primatum was identified in Javanese macaques using PCR. This marks the first observation of this mycoplasma species in monkeys, with ongoing studies into its pathogenicity.

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Genomics
    • Primate Health

    Context:

    • Mycoplasma species are common pathogens in various hosts, including primates.
    • Javanese macaques (M. fascicularis) are susceptible to various infections.
    • The urogenital tract is a common site for mycoplasma colonization.

    Purpose:

    • To identify and characterize mycoplasma species in the urogenital tract of Javanese macaques.
    • To compare the obtained nucleotide sequence with known mycoplasma sequences.
    • To determine the phylogenetic relationship of the identified mycoplasma.

    Summary:

    • A fragment of 16S-aRNA from mycoplasma was sequenced from a Javanese macaque urogenital sample using PCR.
    • Phylogenetic analysis identified the mycoplasma as Mycoplasma primatum, closely related to Mycoplasma hominis.
    • This is the first documented instance of Mycoplasma primatum in M. fascicularis.

    Impact:

    • Establishes the presence of Mycoplasma primatum in a non-human primate host.
    • Provides a basis for further research into mycoplasma infections in macaques.
    • Informs veterinary diagnostics and management strategies for primate health.

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