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[Porcine eperythrozoonosis: from Eperythrozoon suis to Mycoplasma suis]

L E Hoelzle1, K M Felder, K Hoelzle

  • 1Institut für Umwelt- und Tierhygiene, sowie Tiermedizin mit Tierklinik, Universität Hohenheim. ludwig.hoelzle@uni-hohenheim.de

Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe G, Grosstiere/Nutztiere
|December 6, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Mycoplasma suis, a bacteria causing swine haemolytic anaemia, can lead to chronic infections and increased susceptibility to other diseases. Current knowledge on its characteristics and disease pathogenesis remains limited due to a lack of in vitro cultivation systems.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Animal Pathology

Context:

  • Mycoplasma suis (formerly Eperythrozoon suis) is the primary cause of swine haemolytic anaemia (porcine eperythrozoonosis).
  • This small, pleomorphic bacterium infects porcine erythrocytes, but lacks an established in vitro cultivation system.
  • Limited knowledge exists regarding M. suis characteristics and disease pathogenesis.

Purpose:

  • To summarize current knowledge on Mycoplasma suis.
  • To review clinical signs, pathogenesis, diagnostics, therapy, and prophylaxis of porcine eperythrozoonosis.

Summary:

  • Mycoplasma suis causes acute haemolytic anaemia in swine.
  • Chronic and persistent infections are significant, increasing susceptibility to secondary respiratory and digestive infections.
  • The article consolidates information on the pathogen, disease, diagnosis, and management.

Impact:

  • Highlights the limitations in understanding M. suis due to cultivation challenges.
  • Emphasizes the economic and health impact of M. suis on swine populations.
  • Provides a comprehensive overview for veterinarians and researchers in swine health.

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