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Isolation of mycoplasmas from pneumonic sheep lungs in the Sudan
Research in Veterinary Science
|May 1, 1978
Abstract:
Sixty-four pneumonic sheep lungs were examined for mycoplasmas. Eleven isolates were recovered and were identified on generally accepted criteria as mycoplasma. Four isolates were lost during storage and the remaining seven were divided on the basis of their colonial appearance and other biological properties into two groups.
Insights
Researchers identified mycoplasma in pneumonic sheep lungs. Seven isolates were further classified into two distinct groups based on their characteristics.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Animal Pathology
Background:
- Pneumonia is a significant respiratory disease in sheep.
- Mycoplasma species are known pathogens contributing to ovine respiratory disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the presence and characteristics of mycoplasma in pneumonic sheep lungs.
- To isolate and identify mycoplasma species from affected ovine respiratory tissues.
Main Methods:
- Examination of sixty-four pneumonic sheep lungs.
- Isolation and identification of mycoplasma using generally accepted criteria.
- Characterization of isolates based on colonial appearance and biological properties.
Main Results:
- Eleven mycoplasma isolates were successfully recovered from the sheep lungs.
- Four isolates were lost during the storage process.
- The remaining seven isolates were differentiated into two distinct groups.
Conclusions:
- Mycoplasma are present in pneumonic sheep lungs.
- Further characterization of ovine mycoplasma isolates is possible based on phenotypic properties.