The immune system Archive
Immune response to Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009Mycoplasma pneumoniae has protein as well as glycolipid antigens that provoke antibody responses in those who are affected by the infection. One of the most common aims pursued by many antibodies generated by the host in response to the Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is P1 protein. After an initial infection the ... Continue reading
BE INFORMED ABOUT PNEUMONIA!
Saturday, November 7th, 2009Mycoplasma pneumonia is a respiratory lung infection which is caused by a bacteria of the same name, Mycoplasma pneumoniae or M. pneumoniae. It is also recognized as atypical pneumonia or walking pneumonia. This strain of pneumonia usually presents itself in people younger than 40 years of age. Some studies show that ... Continue reading
Common facts about Mycoplasma pneumonia
Monday, March 30th, 2009Mycoplasma pneumonia is an infectious disease. It spreads rapidly within a group, most certainly within school going children. The people in the peripheral of the infected person need to wash their hands when and as there is contact with the patient. Today, there are a number of vaccines available to ... Continue reading
How to Prevent Mycoplasma Pneumonia
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008Mycoplasma pneumonia is one of the worst illness that many people throughout the world suffers from. It is very difficult for a person to fight this infection without going to see their local physician. Antibiotics is generally one of the best was to cure this type of pneumonia. A prescribed ... Continue reading
Mycoplasma Pneumonia Symptoms
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008Pneumonia is one of the most serious diseases that cause numerous people to be sick or even death throughout the year. In fact, pneumonia kills more and more people around the world every day more so than other types of vaccine preventable illness that can be combined. People that are infected ... Continue reading