Mycoplasma Flashcards

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General characteristics (2)

A

LACK CELL WALL

Grow in RICH ARTIFICIAL media

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Species associated with infection in man (3)

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1- Mycoplasma hominis

2- Ureaplasma urealyticum

3- Mycoplasma pneumoniae

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Appearance (2)

A

Fried egg

Chinese hat

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae- Respiratory infections

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Atypical pneumonia;

  • Children more affected
  • More during summer
  • Prominent x-ray findings
  • HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae- Extrapulmonary Manifestations

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Hemolytic anemia

Myocarditis

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Mycoplasma pneumonia- Diagnosis

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Cold Agglutinin Test (CAT)

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Mycoplasma pneumonia- Treatment

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ERYTHROMYCIN

SHOULD NOT USE ANTIBIOTIC THAT ACTS ON CELL WALL

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Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum

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Male:
- Non-gonocoocal urethritis

Female:

  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Abortion and preterm labor
  • Stillbirth
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