Other bacteria Flashcards

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Mycoplasma

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Pleomorphic (no cell wall)

Mycoplasma pneumoniae: walking pneumonia

Fried egg apperance of colonies

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Mycobacterium

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Bacillus

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis: causes TB (tuberculosis)

Mycobacterium leprae: causes leprosy

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Nocardia

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Bacillus

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Causes respiratory diseases

Also used to break down pollutants in lakes and landfills

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