First molecular detection of Mycoplasma agassizii in captive tortoises in Portugal

IntroductionMycoplasma agassizii is a well-recognized etiologic agent of upper respiratory tract disease in tortoises. Although frequently reported in both captive and wild populations across Europe, its occurrence in Portugal had not been previously documented. This study aimed to investigate the p...

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Main Authors: Manuel Louro, Rui Patrício, André Pereira, Andreia Valença, Margarida Alves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1652362/full
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