New insights into the distribution, prevalence and pathogenesis of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infection in pigs
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1678-4456.bjvras.2025.233476Keywords:
Swine enzootic pneumonia, Porcine respiratory disease control, Virulence factors, Economic impact, Co-infections in swine pneumoniaAbstract
Swine respiratory diseases significantly impact animal health and welfare, compromising both productive efficiency and the economic outcomes for producers. Among the primary etiological agents, Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae stands out due to its widespread global distribution and high morbidity rates. It predominantly manifests clinically as enzootic pneumonia, leading to reduced performance metrics such as lower weight gain, diminished feed conversion efficiency, and increased susceptibility to co-infections. Understanding the epidemiology and pathogenesis of this bacterium is crucial for developing more effective control strategies to minimize economic losses and enhance herd health. Therefore, this literature review aimed to present studies on the epidemiology of M. hyopneumoniae both globally and in Brazil, as well as to elucidate its pathogenic mechanisms, thereby contributing to a better understanding of the infection and the implementation of more efficient prevention and control measures.
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