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Typing of hemotropic Mycoplasma in Egyptian cats: first detection and phylogenetic analysis of Candidatus Mycoplasma turicensis

Research Abstract

Mycoplasma haemofelis (Mhf), Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum (CMhm), and Candidatus Mycoplasma turicensis (CMt) are the major feline hemotropic Mycoplasma (FHM) species identified in cats worldwide. Data concerning FHM in Egypt is limited; therefore, the current study aimed to gain further insights into disease epidemiology by investigating FHM molecular prevalence, risk factors, and hemogram abnormalities in 246 Egyptian cats (shelter-housed and client-owned) during 2022–2024. Additionally, 16 S rRNA gene-based maximum-likelihood (ML) phylogenetic analysis was performed for all CMt-positive samples for the first time in Egypt. FHM was detected in 16.3% (n = 40) of cats and typed as CMhm, Mhf, and CMt in 15.4% (n = 38), 3.6% (n = 9), and 2.4% (n = 6) of cats, respectively. Single CMhm and Mhf infections were detected in 12.6% (n = 31) and 0.8% (n = 2) of cats …

Research Authors
Mahmoud S Safwat, Noha M Bakry, Amany D Bahr, Ahmed Orabi, Asmaa A Rayan, Ghada M Khalil, Salma W Abdelhaleem, Omnia H Refaei
Research Date
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Research Journal
Veterinary Research Communications
Research Member
Research Pages
136
Research Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Research Year
2025