- Pathogen:
- Mycoplasma haemocanis
- Precautions:
- Standard
- Diagnosis:
- Microcolonies have a “fried egg” appearance in transmitted light. Do not stain by gram method.
- Pathogen Information:
- Prokaryotic microorganisms that lack cell walls.
- Epidemiology:
- Found on mucosal surfaces and do not replicate in the environment. Host specific (canine).
- Associated Syndromes:
- Subclinical anaemia. More severe in splenectomised animals.
- Additional Information:
- Resources: Quinn, P. J., et al. Concise Review of Veterinary Microbiology. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015.Resources: McVey, D. S., et al. Veterinary Microbiology. Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.