title: Serological Screening Suggests Extensive Presence ofMycoplasma gallisepticumandMycoplasma synoviaein Backyard Chickens in Southern Mozambique.
abstract: A total of 459 serum samples from unvaccinated backyard chickens originating from 4 villages in Mandlakazi district, Southern Mozambique, were tested for the presence ofMycoplasma gallisepticumandMycoplasma synoviaeantibodies through commercial enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay [ELISA] kits. Anti-MG and anti-MS antibodies were detected in all villages surveyed and the overall seroprevalence was 48.8% [95% CI 39.1-57.8] and 84.5% [95% CI 76.8-90.4], respectively. The risk of being seropositive for both diseases was higher [P< 0.05] in Chidenguele village than other villages. It is concluded that MG and MS serum antibodies are present in backyard chickens.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University, Av. de Moçambique Km 1,5, Maputo, Mozambique.
authors.forename: Augusto
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-1794-2462
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Messa Júnior
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University, Av. de Moçambique Km 1,5, Maputo, Mozambique.
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Taunde
authors.affiliation: Kyeema Foundation, Av. de Moçambique Km 1,5, Maputo, Mozambique.
authors.forename: Ana Felicidade
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Zandamela
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University, Av. de Moçambique Km 1,5, Maputo, Mozambique.
authors.forename: Alberto Pondja
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Junior
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University, Av. de Moçambique Km 1,5, Maputo, Mozambique.
authors.forename: Abel
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chilundo
authors.affiliation: Kyeema Foundation, Av. de Moçambique Km 1,5, Maputo, Mozambique.
authors.forename: Rosa
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Costa
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University, Av. de Moçambique Km 1,5, Maputo, Mozambique.
authors.forename: Custódio Gabriel
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-7580-1246
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Bila