Resp - Mycoplasma pneumoniae Flashcards
1
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Morphology
A
lacks cell wall so no gram stain
pleomorphic
2
Q
Classification/Diagnosis
A
test by serology, PCR
3
Q
Pathology
A
extracellular pathogen
adheres to epithelial cells
destroys ciliated cells
impedes mucous clearance
4
Q
Epidemiology
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no seasonality
affects school aged children, adults
common cause of pneumonia
5
Q
Diseases/Symptoms
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atypical or ‘walking’ pneumonia with insidious onset of fever, headache, malaise, cough
6
Q
Treatments/Vaccinations
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erythromycin, doxycycline
