Several Mycoplasma subspecies exist and M. gallisepticum (MG) and M. synoviae (MS) are known to cause disease in poultry. Birds infected with MG can express respiratory symptoms and layers a drop in eggs laid. MS infection expresses itself as unspecific respiratory symptoms and can be subclinical. Another sign of infection with MS can be swollen joints due to synovitis.
AeroCollect® can detect the presence of MS and MG in the flock, ensuring fast and reliable results.
On suspicion or during surveillance of Mycoplasma spp. in the flock, AeroCollect® can aid in determining whether the pathogen is present. During an active infection, animals will be amplifying and excreting Mycoplasma spp. to the environment. This excretion can be detected in the air with the AeroCollect® air samples.
Below you find the specificity, sensitivity, accuracy and Kohen’s Kappa for the comparison of air samples with Tracheal swabs:
| Total number of samples | 61 |
|---|---|
| Positive agreement PA | 40 |
| Negative agreement NA | 21 |
| False positive FP | 0 |
| False negative FN | 0 |
| Cohen’s Kappa k | 100 % (Perfect agreement) |