Liz Hughston, RVT, VTS (SAIM)(ECC): No financial relationships to disclose
Presentation Description / Summary: Formerly classified as rickettsial organisms, hemotropic mycoplasmas (also known as hemoplasmas) can cause serious systemic illness in companion animals, or exist in a sub-clinical carrier state, undetected without laboratory testing. This presentation will review the etiology, pathogenesis, and diagnostic testing to find these organisms, as well as treatment options currently available.
Learner Outcomes: Attendees will: 1. Learn to identify hemotropic mycoplasma using microscopy 2. Understand the importance of screening patients for hemotropic mycoplasmas 3. Incorporate appropriate treatment regimens to apply in practice
Learning Objectives:
Learn to identify hemotropic mycoplasma using microscopy
Understand the importance of screening patients for hemotropic mycoplasmas
Incorporate appropriate treatment regimens to apply in practice
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