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Mycoplasma suis Infection in Swine

Mycoplasma suis is a hemotrophic bacterium parasitizing erythrocytes, adversely affecting swine health and causing considerable economic losses. The disease tends to flare up severely when pigs are subjected to stress, abrupt weather changes, or concurrent infections. In modern swine production, although not as prevalent as African swine fever (ASF) or Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), Mycoplasma suis infection silently reduces herd productivity and profitability. This pathogen induces anemia, stunted growth, poor weight gain, and in severe cases, sudden death, making it a growing concern in current swine herds. 1. CAUSES The disease is caused by Mycoplasma suis, a wall-less..