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Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- epidemiology
- classification and characteristics
- virulence factors
- transmission and infection
- clinical manifestations
- diagnosis
- treatment
Epidemiology
Classification and Characteristics
- smallest free living organisms
- lack cell walls
- sterols needed for cell growth
Virulence Factors
Transmission and Infection
Clinical Manifesations
causes respiratory tract infections
Diagnosis
detected using PCR or culture
Treatment
as mycoplasma lack cell walls, cell wall agents do not work
highly susceptible to macrolides and fluoroquinolones
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