A molecular study of hemotropic mycoplasmas (hemoplasmas) in cats in Iran.

Background: Three feline hemoplasma species are recognized: Mycoplasma haemofelis, 'Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum', and 'Candidatus Mycoplasma turicensis'. These species can cause anemia in cats and have a worldwide distribution.

Objectives: There was no previous information on hemotropic mycoplasma spp in cats in Iran and the Middle East.