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Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae in Wildlife Species beyond Subfamily Caprinae

Margaret A Highland, David R Herndon, Scott C Bender

    Emerging Infectious Diseases
    |November 21, 2018
    PubMed

    Insights

    Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae, a cause of ruminant respiratory disease, has a broader host range than previously known. This bacterium was identified in species within the Capreolinae subfamily, expanding our understanding of its epidemiology.

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary microbiology
    • Ruminant infectious diseases
    • Pathogen host range studies

    Background:

    • Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae is a significant respiratory pathogen in small ruminants.
    • Previous research suggested host restriction to the Caprinae subfamily.

    Discussion:

    • This study identified Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae in species outside the Caprinae subfamily.
    • The bacterium was detected in healthy moose, caribou, and mule deer.
    • Infection was also confirmed in diseased mule and white-tailed deer.

    Key Insights:

    • The host range of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae extends to the Capreolinae subfamily.
    • This finding challenges previous assumptions about pathogen specificity.
    • Implications for disease management and surveillance in diverse ruminant populations.

    Outlook:

    • Further research is needed to understand the clinical significance of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae in Capreolinae species.
    • Investigating transmission dynamics between different ruminant subfamilies.
    • Developing targeted diagnostic and control strategies for broader host populations.
    Keywords:
    Mycoplasma ovipneumoniaeUnited Statesbacteriabisondeergoatshost specificitypneumoniapolymerase chain reactionreindeerrespiratory infectionsribosomal RNA 16Ssheepzoonoses

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