Mycoplasma pneumoniae is an important cause of respiratory tract infections in children as
well as adults that can range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Over the past several …

The history, replication, genetics, characteristics (both biological and physical), and factors
involved in the pathogenesis of Mycoplasma genitalium are presented. The latter factors …

Background The acute chest syndrome is the leading cause of death among patients with
sickle cell disease. Since its cause is largely unknown, therapy is supportive. Pilot studies …

Mycoplasma genitalium is an important sexually transmitted pathogen affecting both men
and women. Its extremely slow growth in vitro and very demanding culture requirements …

Lower respiratory tract infections are considered a common cause responsible for morbidity
and mortality among children, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae is identified to be responsible …

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common cause of upper and lower respiratory tract infections
in persons of all ages and may be responsible for up to 40% of community-acquired …

Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma species are well-known human pathogens responsible for a
broad array of inflammatory conditions involving the respiratory and urogenital tracts of …

Background Mycoplasmas are frequently isolated from the genital tract. New molecular PCR-
based methods for the detection of mycoplasmas can better define the real epidemiology of …

Mycoplasma bovis has emerged as an important pathogen of young, intensively reared
calves in North America. A variety of clinical diseases are associated with M bovis infections …

Mycoplasma hominis, a commensal of the genital tract, is a potential underestimated
pathogen causing both genitourinary and extragenital infections including neonatal …