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Write in brief about mycoplasma


Ekta Agrahari 25th Feb, 2025
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Prachi Kumari 25th Feb, 2025

Hello,

Here is a brief about Mycoplasma :-

  • Definition : Mycoplasma are the smallest self-replicating bacteria, lacking a cell wall, making them resistant to many antibiotics like penicillin.

  • Shape & Structure : They have a pleomorphic shape due to the absence of a rigid cell wall and are bound by a triple-layered membrane.

  • Pathogenicity : Some species cause diseases in humans, animals, and plants, including respiratory infections (e.g., Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes atypical pneumonia).

  • Transmission : Spread through respiratory droplets, direct contact, or contaminated surfaces.

  • Treatment : Macrolides, tetracyclines, and fluoroquinolones are effective antibiotics.

  • Diagnosis : PCR, serology, and culture methods.

Hope you find it useful !

Ankit 25th Feb, 2025

Mycoplasma are microscopic bacteria without a cell wall , which makes them resistant to antibiotics that target cell wall synthesis. They can alter their shape and are found in various hosts, including humans, animals, and plants . Some species, like Mycoplasma pneumoniae, are linked to respiratory infections. They rely on a host for survival, functioning as parasites or saprophytes . Due to their flexible structure , they can move through bacterial filters, distinguishing them from other microorganisms.

Devraj Student Expert 25th Feb, 2025

Hi,

Mycoplasma is the genus of bacteria which lack a cell wall and it is considered the smallest known cell at about 0.1 micron (µm) in diameter.

Mycoplasma is bacterium that causes infections in different areas of your body including your respiratory, urinary and genital tracts. Mycoplasma infections cause mild symptoms.Infections in reptiles often cause upper respiratory tract signs.

Hope this information will help you

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