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Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia is a respiratory disease caused by bacteria Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides large colony (Mmmlc) and mycoplasma mycoides subsp. capri (mmc). It can cause Sein Contactro Fibrinous Pleuropneumonia (CCPP). CCPP is a serious disease that destroys the flock of goat and sheep. Clinical symptoms of CCPP are critical respiratory distress and coughing issues. It is transmitted through contact, coughing and inhalation of infectious droplets. It causes high morbidity and mortality. CCPP is controlled by using vaccines and is diagnosed by PCR or serological testing.