The mycoplasma species Archive
Mycoplasma pneumoniae: general information
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009It is known that Mycoplasma pneumoniae very often leads to community-acquired pneumonia. In fact, the development of the disease is lengthy and gradual. The first time Mycoplasma pneumoniae was obtained was in 1898. It was done in cattle affected by pleuropneumonia. In the year 1938, the first case of man ... Continue reading
How to treat infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Monday, November 30th, 2009It is strange enough that in order to cure a mycoplasma infection caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae one should do it via his own immune response, particularly the complement system. It is known that B-lactam antibiotics are helpless and useless in this situation. It is connected with the fact that B-lactams, ... Continue reading