| occurrence of mycoplasmas in free-ranging birds of prey in germany. | mycoplasmas are well-known avian pathogens of poultry and some passerines. although reported in birds of prey, their role as pathogens is still unclear. healthy, free-ranging raptor nestlings sampled during a routine ringing (banding) program, and birds of prey from rehabilitation centers, tested positive for mycoplasma spp. by culture and a genus-specific polymerase chain reaction (pcr). given the lack of clinical signs and disease, we suggest that mycoplasmas in raptors may be commensal rather ... | 2008 | 18957640 |