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Multilocus sequence typing of Mycoplasma bovis reveals host-specific genotypes in cattle versus bison.
Veterinary microbiology - 30 Jan 2015
Register Karen B, Thole Luke, Rosenbush Ricardo F, Minion F Chris
Abstract excerpt
Mycoplasma bovis is a primary agent of mastitis, pneumonia and arthritis in cattle and the bacterium most frequently isolated from the polymicrobial syndrome known as bovine respiratory disease complex. Recently, M. bovis has emerged as a significant health problem in bison, causing necrotic pharyngitis, pneumonia, dystocia and abortion. Whether isolates from cattle and bison comprise genetically distinct...
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