MeSH definition : A species of gram-negative bacteria that causes MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIA OF SWINE. The
organism damages the CILIA in the airways of the pig, and thus compromises one of
the most effective mechanical barriers against invading pathogens. The resulting weakening
of the IMMUNE SYSTEM can encourage secondary infections, leading to porcine respiratory
disease complex.;
MeSH annotation : infection PNEUMONIA OF SWINE, MYCOPLASMAL; do not confuse with PNEUMONIA, MYCOPLASMA;
A species of gram-negative bacteria that causes MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIA OF SWINE. The
organism damages the CILIA in the airways of the pig, and thus compromises one of
the most effective mechanical barriers against invading pathogens. The resulting weakening
of the IMMUNE SYSTEM can encourage secondary infections, leading to porcine respiratory
disease complex.