Mycoplasmas & Mycobacteria: Minimalists at Work
Class
Article
Graduation Year
2014
College
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department
Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences Department
Faculty Mentor
Amber Summers-Graham; Lee Rickords
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Abstract
Mycoplasmas and mycobacteria are two types of opportunistic pathogens whose prevalence and virulence have long been underestimated. As a broad overview, this presentation 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.
Location
Room 154
Start Date
4-13-2017 9:00 AM
End Date
4-13-2017 10:15 AM
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Mycoplasmas & Mycobacteria: Minimalists at Work
Room 154
Mycoplasmas and mycobacteria are two types of opportunistic pathogens whose prevalence and virulence have long been underestimated. As a broad overview, this presentation 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.