Mycoplasmal infection in a guigna (Leopardus guigna) from central Chile
Mycoplasmal infection in a guigna (Leopardus guigna) from central Chile
Author
Echeverry, Diana
Llanos-Soto, Sebastián
Palma, Cristina
Castillo, Linda
Casanova, Tomás
Troncoso, Ignacio
Valdés, Manuel
Castro, Fidel O.
Abstract
Routine blood analysis indicated the presence of Mycoplasma-like bodies in a guigna (Leopardus guigna). Evidence of infection with Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum was found in blood samples using PCR and DNA sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene of Mycoplasma. Mycoplasma spp. are documented in cats but their role in the transmission of Mycoplasma to guigna populations requires investigation. Routine blood analysis indicated the presence of Mycoplasma-like bodies in a guigna (Leopardus guigna). Evidence of infection with Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum was found in blood samples using PCR and DNA sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene of Mycoplasma. Mycoplasma spp. are documented in cats but their role in the transmission of Mycoplasma to guigna populations requires investigation.