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mycoplasmaAny of the bacteria that make up the genus Mycoplasma. They are among the smallest of bacterial organisms. The cell varies from a spherical or pear shape to that of a slender branched filament. Mycoplasma species are gram-negative (see gram stain) and do not require oxygen. They are colonial microorganisms that lack cell walls. They are parasites of joints and the mucous membranes lining the respiratory, genital, or digestive tracts of cud-chewing animals, carnivores, rodents, and humans. Toxic by-products excreted by the bacteria accumulate in the host’s tissues, causing damage. One species causes a widespread but rarely fatal pneumonia in humans. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Swabs for mycoplasma and ureaplasma were taken in Mycoplasmal Transport Medium and Hayflick's Medium, respectively (10). In terrestrial wildlife, dozens of diseases have come to the fore in the past few decades, including canine distemper, a virally caused kangaroo blindness, ranavirus infection in amphibians, and mycoplasmal conjunctivitis in some birds. Chris Wirthwein MESSAGE: Tylan Injection fights pneumonia caused by Pasteurella, helps get pigs with Mycoplasmal arthritis back on their feet and helps with enteric disease like dysentery. |
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