mycoplasmal polyserositis

mycoplasmal polyserositis
infection of the serous and synovial membranes of pigs by Mycoplasma hyorhinis, with acute lameness, fever, and other signs of mild septicemia. It may be accompanied by mycoplasmal polyarthritis. Called also porcine p.

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