Date of Award
2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Departmental Honors
Department
Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences
Abstract
Mycoplasmas and mycobacteria are two types of opportunistic pathogens whose prevalence and virulence have long been underestimated. As a broad overview, this paper will explore the current understanding of these bacteria as well as some common pathological outcomes they can induce. Chronic infections, such as contagious bovine pleuropneumonia and Johne's disease, can have extensive health and economic impacts on animal industries when improperly managed. Contamination of biopharmaceuticals and human variants of disease, are also matters of concern as more research is conducted in these areas. A more detailed understanding of these bacteria is beginning to emerge-a view which reveals mycoplasmas and mycobacteria as successful pathogens capable of adapting to their host environments and evading eradication efforts.
Recommended Citation
Killpack, Shalee, "Mycoplasmas & Mycobacteria: Minimalists at Work" (2014). Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects. 157.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/honors/157
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Faculty Mentor
Lee Rickords