Mycoplasma meleagridis

Also known as: Mycoplasma air sacculitis − Mycoplasma infectious stunting − Mycoplasmosis Also known as: Mycoplasma air sacculitis − Mycoplasma infectious stunting − Mycoplasmosis Mycoplasma meleagridis is a small bacteria responsible for air sacculitis and disorders of the musculoskeletal and reproductive systems in turkeys. The disease is more severe in young birds and occurs globally wherever turkeys are reared intensively. Transmission is mainly vertical via the egg but ticks such as the Ixodes species can also be vectors. The disease is often subclinical but may appear as mild stunting. Air sacculitis appears as tachypnoea, nasal discharge and sneezing.