Mycoplasma Flashcards
1
Q
Mycoplasma produced by?
A
binary fission.
2
Q
M.pneumonia inhibits ciliary motion (ciliostatic) and produces?
A
hydrogen peroxide and superoxide
3
Q
the drugs of choice for M. pneumoniae.
A
Macrolides
4
Q
Azithromycin & Doxycycline are the drugs of choice of ?
A
NGU
5
Q
CHLAMYDIA They are obligate intracellular parasite because?
A
lack ATP generating system.
6
Q
Chlamydia They grow only on
A
Tissue culture & Yolk
sac.
7
Q
The elementary body is taken up by
A
endocytosis
8
Q
Chlamydia are classified according to
A
Disease production.
Antigenic structure.
9
Q
Chlamydia Trachomatis D -K group in men (causes and characteristics)
A
NGU,
characterized by dysuria and a watery, nonpurulent urethral discharge.