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What is Mycoplasma pneumoniae?

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:58:48 +0000

Mycoplasma pneumoniae represents a tiny in its size bacterium that belongs to the class Mollicutes. The organisms adherent to this class have a peculiar feature: they do not have a peptidoglycan cell wall that is common for all other firmicute bacteria. At the same time Mycoplasma pneumoniae possesses a three layer cell membrane that includes cholesterol compounds, resembling eukaryotic cells. Since the organisms do not have a cell wall, they are not prone to the influence of penicillins and other beta-lactam antibiotics that are known for their ability to damage and eliminate the bacterial cell wall. Read more...

Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infections

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:42:30 +0000

There are special tests that represent quantitative and qualitative immunoassays conducted with the purpose of identifying human antibodies that are directed against Mycoplasma pneumoniae. This helps to define immunoglobulin classes individuals possess. This, in turn, gives necessary information about exposure to pathogen and disease state. Read more...

Mycoplasma pneumoniae: general information

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:41:28 +0000

It is known that Mycoplasma pneumoniae very often leads to community-acquired pneumonia. In fact, the development of the disease is lengthy and gradual. Read more...

Immune response to Mycoplasma pneumoniae

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:38:40 +0000

Mycoplasma 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 immune system starts quickly generating antibodies. The peak comes in 3 to 6 weeks time. Then a decline is observed that can last for months and even years. Since the incubation period is rather longish, the response to antibodies can be observed when the symptoms reveal themselves. Read more...

How to treat infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae?

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:38:20 +0000

It 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, similar to penicillin, perform their actions only on the cell wall, which is absent in Mycoplasma pneumoniae. However, polyene antibiotics that help to combat cholesterols in the membrane of mycoplasma, can also prove effective in the fight against the plasma membrane of the host cells. Read more...

BE INFORMED ABOUT PNEUMONIA!

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:15:34 +0000

Mycoplasma 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. Read more...

Mycoplasma Pneumoniae

admin — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:16:47 +0000

Mycoplasma pneumonia is a specific type of atypical pneumonia. Mycoplasma pneumonia is a bacterial infection in the respiratory tract and in this case, it is caused by the bacteria called mycoplasma pneumoniae. This is a “Community Acquired Pneumonia” which means it is usually caught by being in public and exposed to others who have the pneumonia. Mycoplasma pneumonia is considered to be a somewhat mild infection, but the symptoms can linger if the pneumonia is not treated correctly and quickly. Read more...

Common facts about Mycoplasma pneumonia

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:33:24 +0000

Mycoplasma 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 prevent the onset and nip the infection at the very beginning. Read more...

Causes of Mycoplasma pneumonia

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:31:50 +0000

Mycoplasma pneumonia is a form of pneumonia which only affects humans. The infection grows within the respiratory system causing a lot of irritation. The bacteria causing this disease are called Mycoplasma pneumonia. This bacterium only attacks a certain age group, which is below forty years. School going kids are more prone to contracting this infection since the bacteria generally attacks and thrives in groups. Read more...

Mycoplasma pneumoniae: Symptoms, Causes and Cure

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:17:28 +0000

Mycoplasma pneumonia is one type of atypical pneumonia that occurs in humans and causes immense irritation in the respiratory systems. It is caused by the bacteria M. pneumonia. This is a particular type of pneumonia that generally attacks as well as affects the people who are younger than the age of 40 that means that people who haven’t yet reached their forties are more prone to this kind of disease. Various studies have been undertaken by experts and all of which actually suggest that the aforementioned disease makes up about 15 to 50% of every case of pneumonia that occurs in adults and the school going age group is more vulnerable to this particular disease. There is a certain group of people who are primarily prone to this kind of disease and such a group includes the ones who are in a habit of living in areas that are usually crowded or there is a collection of several people. These places include schools as well as many homeless shelters. The people who are engaged in work or in some activities in such places are also prone to this type of pneumonia. There is however comfort in the fact that there might be a lot of people who catch the mycoplasma pneumonia has no fear of any identifiable factor of risks. Read more...