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High diversity, novel genotypes, and vertical transmission of hemotropic Mycoplasma in micromammals.
Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases - 1 Apr 2024
Millán Javier, Martín-Maldonado Bárbara, Rodríguez-Pastor Ruth, Martínez-Padilla Jesús, Esperón Fernando
Abstract excerpt
Hemotropic mycoplasmas (hemoplasmas) are emerging zoonotic pathogens. Micromammals have received little attention as hosts for hemoplasmas despite their ubiquitous presence, high population abundances, and close association with humans. A PCR protocol targeting a fragment of the 16 S rRNA gene and direct sequencing in blood samples of 189 adult specimens and 35 fetuses belonging to three species of Eulipotyphla...
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