Other bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
Mycoplasma
A
Pleomorphic (no cell wall)
Mycoplasma pneumoniae: walking pneumonia
Fried egg apperance of colonies
2
Q
Mycobacterium
A
Bacillus
ACID FAST
Mycobacterium tuberculosis: causes TB (tuberculosis)
Mycobacterium leprae: causes leprosy
3
Q
Nocardia
A
Bacillus
ACID FAST
Causes respiratory diseases
Also used to break down pollutants in lakes and landfills