Mycoplasma infections. Medical search. Definitions

Infections with species of the genus MYCOPLASMA.

A genus of gram-negative, mostly facultatively anaerobic bacteria in the family MYCOPLASMATACEAE. The cells are bounded by a PLASMA MEMBRANE and lack a true CELL WALL. Its organisms are pathogens found on the MUCOUS MEMBRANES of humans, ANIMALS, and BIRDS.

A species of gram-negative bacteria highly pathogenic to RATS and MICE. It is the primary cause of murine respiratory mycoplasmosis.

A species of the genus MYCOPLASMA, originally isolated infrequently from the lower genital tract of humans, and possessing uncertain pathogenicity. The incognitus strain of M. fermentans has been identified in necrotizing lesions of multiple organs from AIDS and non-AIDS patients dying of an acute influenza-like disease.

A species of gram-negative bacteria and a common inhabitant of the NASAL CAVITY of both healthy and diseased PIGS. It is a common secondary invader in MYCOPLASMAL PNEUMONIA OF SWINE.

Interstitial pneumonia caused by extensive infection of the lungs (LUNG) and BRONCHI, particularly the lower lobes of the lungs, by MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIAE in humans. In SHEEP, it is caused by MYCOPLASMA OVIPNEUMONIAE. In CATTLE, it may be caused by MYCOPLASMA DISPAR.

Short filamentous organism of the genus Mycoplasma, which binds firmly to the cells of the respiratory epithelium. It is one of the etiologic agents of non-viral primary atypical pneumonia in man.

A common inhabitant of the vagina and cervix and a potential human pathogen, causing infections of the male and female reproductive tracts. It has also been associated with respiratory disease and pharyngitis. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

A species of gram-negative bacteria originally isolated from urethral specimens of patients with non-gonoccocal URETHRITIS. In primates it exists in parasitic association with ciliated EPITHELIAL CELLS in the genital and respiratory tracts.

The etiological agent of contagious pleuropneumonia (PLEUROPNEUMONIA, CONTAGIOUS) of cattle and goats.

Immunoglobulins produced in a response to BACTERIAL ANTIGENS.

Deoxyribonucleic acid that makes up the genetic material of bacteria.

A species of gram-negative bacteria that causes MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIA OF SWINE. The organism damages the CILIA in the airways of the pig, and thus compromises one of the most effective mechanical barriers against invading pathogens. The resulting weakening of the IMMUNE SYSTEM can encourage secondary infections, leading to porcine respiratory disease complex.

A species of gram-negative bacteria causing MASTITIS; ARTHRITIS; and RESPIRATORY TRACT DISEASES in CATTLE.

In vitro method for producing large amounts of specific DNA or RNA fragments of defined length and sequence from small amounts of short oligonucleotide flanking sequences (primers). The essential steps include thermal denaturation of the double-stranded target molecules, annealing of the primers to their complementary sequences, and extension of the annealed primers by enzymatic synthesis with DNA polymerase. The reaction is efficient, specific, and extremely sensitive. Uses for the reaction include disease diagnosis, detection of difficult-to-isolate pathogens, mutation analysis, genetic testing, DNA sequencing, and analyzing evolutionary relationships.

A species of gram-negative bacteria causing chronic respiratory disease in POULTRY.

A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria. This organism shows remarkable pathobiologic properties: it adheres to cell surfaces, deeply penetrates into the cell, and strongly adsorbs human red blood cells and human CD4+ lymphocytes and monocytes. M. penetrans was first isolated from the urogenital tract of patients with AIDS and high frequencies of antibodies to it are seen in HIV-infected patients.

A species of gram-negative bacteria causing contagious agalactia of SHEEP and GOATS.

A species of gram-negative bacteria pathogenic to CHICKENS; TURKEYS, and guinea fowls. It causes disease in a wide variety of organs and tissues including JOINTS, tendon sheaths and the RESPIRATORY TRACT.

A genus of gram-negative organisms including saprophytic and parasitic or pathogenic species.

A species of gram-negative bacteria causing purulent POLYARTHRITIS in RATS.

The indirect hemagglutination test for the detection of antibodies in cattle naturally infected mycoplasmas. (1/949)

Stable mycoplasma antigens for the indirect hemagglutination test (IHA) were prepared employing glutaraldehyde treated sheep erythrocytes sensitized with Mycoplasma agalactiae subsp. bovis and Mycoplasma bovigenitalium antigens. Employing these antigens mycoplasma antibodies were detected in sera from cattle which had mastitic symptoms due to natural infection with either M. agalactiae subsp. bovis or M. bovigenitalium. A total of 200 cows from four herds were examined at varying intervals for the presence of M. agalactiae subsp. bovis and for the detection of antibody using growth inhibition and IHA tests. Mycoplasmas were isolated from 37 animals. Growth inhibiting antibody was detected from 56 of the 200 animals. In the IHA tests, antibody titer greater than or equal to 1:80 were detected in 148 animals, 76 of these having antibody titers greater than or equal to 1:160, while sera of 116 normal control animals had no growth inhibiting antibody and none had IHA antibody titers greater than 1:40. M. bovigenitalium was isolated from the milk of three of 26 animals in a fifth herd during an outbreak of mastitis. Growth inhibiting antibodies were demonstrated in the sera of ten of the 26 animals. However, the IHA test detected antibody titers of greater than or equal to 1:160 in 13 animals and of 1:80 in one of the 26 animals. To determine the specificity of the IHA tests, M. agalactiae subsp. bovis and M. bovigenitalium antigens were reacted with rabbit hyperimmune typing sera produced against 12 species of bovine mycoplasmatales. Homologous antisera showed IHA antibody titers of 1:1280 and 1:2560 against M. agalactiae subsp. bovis and M. bovigenitalium respectively, whereas heterologous antisera showed IHA antibody titers of less than or equal to 1:20. Also eight type-specific bovine antisera were reacted with M agalactiae subsp. bovis and M. bovigenitalium antigens in homologous and heterologous tests. Homoogous reactions showed IHA antibody titers greater than or equal to 1:320, whereas heterologous reactions showed IHA titers of less than or equal to 1:20. This IHA test promises to be useful for the detection of bovine mycoplasma antibodies in sera from cattle infected with M. agalactiae subsp. bovis or M. bovigenitalium. Thes test is sensitive, reproducible and specific and the technique is relatively simple and rapid. The antigens were stable for at least seven months. (+info)

Temperature sensitivity studies on selected strains on Mycoplasma gallisepticum. (2/949)

Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG324), a tylosin resistant strain of low virulence, was compared with four other strains with respect to their survival at temperatures from 46.1 to 48.9 degrees C. MG324 was found to be more resistant than the other strains tested. (+info)

Bovine mastitis in Ontario due to Mycoplasma agalactiae subsp. bovis. (3/949)

Bovine mastitis caused by Mycoplasma agalactiae subsp. bovis was first diagnosed in 16 of 55 cows in an Ontario herd in Feburary 1972. A total of 182 of 598 (30.4%) cows from 33 of 64 (51.5%) farms in widely separated areas of the province were culturally positive. Herd incidence varied from 15 to 40% with one closed herd having an incidence of 61%. Four herds were investigated culturally and serologically by the growth inhibition test for 15 months. In the acute phase the organism was present in the milk in extremely high numbers and could still be isolated from a few cows after eight to 12 months. The sera from 89.5% of the animals with clinical mycoplasma mastitis produced a zone of surface "film" and/or colony inhibition and some cows remained positive for six to 12 months. The disease was experimentally reproduced with a pure culture of the organism isolated from the milk of a cow from one of the herds. (+info)

Antigenic characterization and cytolocalization of P35, the major Mycoplasma penetrans antigen. (4/949)

Mycoplasma penetrans is a mycoplasma with unique morphology, recently identified in urine samples collected from HIV-infected patients. This mycoplasma has been found to be statistically associated with HIV infection, and to be cytopathic in vitro. The dominant antigen recognized during natural and experimental infections is an abundant lipoprotein, P35, which, upon extraction, segregates in the Triton X-114 detergent phase. It is used as the basis of M. penetrans-specific serological assays. Although mycoplasma lipoproteins, including M. penetrans P35, are the main antigens recognized by the host humoral immune response, very little is known about the nature of the epitopes involved. Immunoelectron microscopy revealed that all P35 is exposed at the cell surface and is distributed all over the membrane. P35 linear B-epitopes were mapped by an ELISA approach based on a set of overlapping peptides covering the entire mature polypeptide. The immunoreactivity of the peptides was first tested with sera from immunized animals. The dominant B-epitopes were found at the C- and N-terminal regions, in partial agreement with algorithmic predictions. Patient sera were evaluated with the same assay. Only some reacted with linear epitopes whereas others did not, indicating the importance of P35 nonsequential epitopes. Statistical analysis of the results allowed the definition of a set of peptides which were clearly immunodominant. Finally, the P35-encoding gene was modified by in vitro mutagenesis to allow the production and purification of a recombinant protein (rP35delta0) in Escherichia coil. The antigenicity of rP35delta0 was tested by Western blotting and compared to that of another recombinant product, rP35delta3, a truncated P35 polypeptide. Although rP35delta0 reacted with the M. penetrans-seropositive patient sera tested, rP35delta3 was only immunoreactive with one of six sera. This result confirmed that P35-nonsequential epitopes dominate during M. penetrans infection. Our results have important implications for the understanding of lipoprotein antigenicity during mycoplasma infections. In addition, the P35-derived immunodominant synthetic peptides defined in this study, as well as the purified rP35delta0, provide the antigenic material for the necessary improvement of M. penetrans serological assays. (+info)

Mycoplasma penetrans bacteremia and primary antiphospholipid syndrome. (5/949)

Mycoplasma penetrans, a rare bacterium so far only found in HIV-infected persons, was isolated in the blood and throat of a non-HIV-infected patient with primary antiphospholipid syndrome (whose etiology and pathogenesis are unknown). (+info)

Intranasally inoculated Mycoplasma hyorhinis causes eustachitis in pigs. (6/949)

Specific-pathogen-free pigs were experimentally inoculated with Mycoplasma hyorhinis, Pasteurella multocida, or both bacterial isolates to evaluate the role of these bacteria in the pathogenesis of otitis media. Six pigs were inoculated intranasally with 4.4 X 10(8) colony-forming units (CFU) of M. hyorhinis. Twenty-one days later, three of these six pigs were inoculated intranasally with 5.0 X 10(8) CFU of P. multocida. Three additional pigs were also inoculated intranasally at the time with P. multocida alone. Two pigs served as uninoculated controls. Seven days later, all pigs were euthanatized. Histologically, subacute inflammation was found in 10 auditory tubes of six pigs and two tympanic cavities of two pigs inoculated with M. hyorhinis. Immunohistochemically, M. hyorhinis antigens were detected on the luminal surface of eight of 10 inflamed auditory tubes, and ultrastructural examination confirmed mycoplasmal organisms in two pigs. M. hyorhinis was isolated from the inflamed tympanic cavities of two pigs. None of the pigs inoculated only with P. multocida had otitis, and P. multocida was not isolated from the tympanic cavity. These findings indicate that M. hyorhinis can cause eustachitis but rarely otitis media in specific-pathogen-free pigs. (+info)

Complementary randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis patterns and primer sets to differentiate Mycoplasma gallisepticum strains. (7/949)

Randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis was used to differentiate 7 strains of Mycoplasma gallisepticum. Six commercially available primers or primer combinations were screened for their ability to differentiate vaccine and type strains. Although major and minor bands were produced with each primer, many of the primers were unsuitable for strain differentiation. The use of primer 6 and combined primers 3 and 4 resulted in complementary RAPD banding patterns for each M. gallisepticum strain. Eleven different isolates representing 7 different strains were segregated into 7 different patterns, corresponding to the 7 strains. (+info)

Surfactant protein A mediates mycoplasmacidal activity of alveolar macrophages by production of peroxynitrite. (8/949)

We have previously shown that surfactant protein A (SP-A) mediates in vitro killing of mycoplasmas by alveolar macrophages (AMs) from resistant C57BL/6 mice through a nitric oxide (.NO)-dependent mechanism. Herein, SP-A-deficient [SP-A(-/-)] and inducible.NO synthase-deficient [iNOS(-/-)] mice were infected intranasally with 10(5) or 10(7) colony-forming units of Mycoplasma pulmonis. SP-A(-/-) mice were as susceptible to mycoplasmal infection as highly susceptible C3H/He mice, and far more susceptible than resistant C57BL/6 mice. iNOS(-/-) mice had significantly greater numbers of mycoplasmas and severity of lung lesions than iNOS(+/+) controls. In vitro, AMs isolated from C57BL/6 mice, activated with IFN-gamma, incubated with SP-A (25 micrograms/ml), and infected with 10(10) colony-forming units of M. pulmonis, killed mycoplasmas within 6 h. Mycoplasmal killing was abrogated by 1,000 units/ml of copper-zinc superoxide dismutase. In the absence of AMs, incubation of M. pulmonis with the peroxynitrite generator 3-morpholinosynodiomine.HCl (SIN-1) effected complete killing of mycoplasmas by 90 min in a dose-dependent manner. Addition of copper-zinc superoxide dismutase (3,000 units/ml), which converts SIN-1 to a.NO donor, prevented this killing. Neither of the reactive oxygen species generated by xanthine oxidase (10 milliunits/ml, plus 500 microM xanthine and 100 microM FeCl3), nor.NO generated by 1-propanamine-3-(2-hydroxy-2-nitroso-1-propylhydrazine (PAPA NONOate) (100 microM) killed mycoplasmas. These data establish that peroxynitrite generation by AMs is necessary for the killing of a pathogen in vitro and in vivo. (+info)

Mycoplasma infections refer to illnesses caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Mycoplasma. These are among the smallest free-living organisms, lacking a cell wall and possessing a unique molecular structure. They can cause various respiratory tract infections (like pneumonia, bronchitis), urogenital infections, and other systemic diseases in humans, animals, and birds.

The most common Mycoplasma species that infect humans include M. pneumoniae, M. genitalium, M. hominis, and Ureaplasma urealyticum. Transmission usually occurs through respiratory droplets or sexual contact. Symptoms can vary widely depending on the site of infection but may include cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing, fatigue, joint pain, rash, and genital discharge or pelvic pain in women. Diagnosis often requires specific laboratory tests due to their unique growth requirements and resistance to many common antibiotics. Treatment typically involves macrolide or fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Mycoplasma: A type of bacteria that lack a cell wall and are among the smallest organisms capable of self-replication. They can cause various infections in humans, animals, and plants. In humans, they are associated with respiratory tract infections (such as pneumonia), urogenital infections (like pelvic inflammatory disease), and some sexually transmitted diseases. Mycoplasma species are also known to contaminate cell cultures and can interfere with research experiments. Due to their small size and lack of a cell wall, they are resistant to many common antibiotics, making them difficult to treat.

"Mycoplasma pulmonis" is a species of bacteria that belongs to the genus Mycoplasma, which are characterized as the smallest free-living organisms. "M. pulmonis" is known to primarily infect rodents, particularly mice and rats, causing respiratory diseases. It colonizes the upper and lower respiratory tract, leading to conditions such as murine respiratory mycoplasmosis (MRM).

The bacteria lack a cell wall, which makes them resistant to many antibiotics that target cell wall synthesis. They can cause chronic inflammation and damage to the respiratory system, including airway obstruction, bronchiolitis, and alveolitis. Transmission of "M. pulmonis" typically occurs through direct contact with infected animals or their aerosolized secretions.

It is important to note that "Mycoplasma pulmonis" does not infect humans and is primarily a research model for studying bacterial respiratory infections and host immune responses.

"Mycoplasma fermentans" is a type of bacteria that lacks a cell wall and is commonly found as a commensal organism in the human respiratory and urogenital tracts. However, it can also cause opportunistic infections, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems. It is known to be associated with chronic respiratory infections, inflammatory diseases, and has been suggested as a possible co-factor in the pathogenesis of certain conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The medical definition of "Mycoplasma fermentans" is:
A species of small, gram-negative, pleomorphic bacteria belonging to the genus Mycoplasma, which lacks a cell wall and is capable of causing opportunistic infections in humans. It is commonly found as a commensal organism in the respiratory and urogenital tracts, but has been associated with chronic respiratory infections, inflammatory diseases, and other conditions. Its identification typically requires specialized laboratory tests, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or culture-based methods.

"Mycoplasma hyorhinis" is a species of bacteria belonging to the genus Mycoplasma, which are characterized as the smallest free-living organisms. They lack a cell wall and have a unique cell membrane structure. "Mycoplasma hyorhinis" specifically infects pigs, causing respiratory infections and polyserositis (inflammation of the serous membranes lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities). It can also be found as a commensal organism in the upper respiratory tract. In recent years, it has been identified as a potential low-grade pathogen in humans, associated with certain types of cancer and joint inflammation, although its exact role in these conditions remains unclear.

Mycoplasma pneumonia is a type of atypical pneumonia, which is caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae. This organism is not a true bacterium, but rather the smallest free-living organisms known. They lack a cell wall and have a unique mode of reproduction.

Mycoplasma pneumonia infection typically occurs in small outbreaks or sporadically, often in crowded settings such as schools, colleges, and military barracks. It can also be acquired in the community. The illness is often mild and self-limiting, but it can also cause severe pneumonia and extra-pulmonary manifestations.

The symptoms of Mycoplasma pneumonia are typically less severe than those caused by typical bacterial pneumonia and may include a persistent cough that may be dry or produce small amounts of mucus, fatigue, fever, headache, sore throat, and chest pain. The infection can also cause extrapulmonary manifestations such as skin rashes, joint pain, and neurological symptoms.

Diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumonia is often challenging because the organism is difficult to culture, and serological tests may take several weeks to become positive. PCR-based tests are now available and can provide a rapid diagnosis.

Treatment typically involves antibiotics such as macrolides (e.g., azithromycin), tetracyclines (e.g., doxycycline), or fluoroquinolones (e.g., levofloxacin). However, because Mycoplasma pneumonia is often self-limiting, antibiotic treatment may not shorten the duration of illness but can help prevent complications and reduce transmission.

"Mycoplasma pneumoniae" is a type of bacteria that lacks a cell wall and can cause respiratory infections, particularly bronchitis and atypical pneumonia. It is one of the most common causes of community-acquired pneumonia. Infection with "M. pneumoniae" typically results in mild symptoms, such as cough, fever, and fatigue, although more severe complications can occur in some cases. The bacteria can also cause various extrapulmonary manifestations, including skin rashes, joint pain, and neurological symptoms. Diagnosis of "M. pneumoniae" infection is typically made through serological tests or PCR assays. Treatment usually involves antibiotics such as macrolides or tetracyclines.

Mycoplasma hominis is a species of bacteria that lack a cell wall and are among the smallest free-living organisms. They are commonly found as part of the normal flora in the genitourinary tract of humans, particularly in the urethra, cervix, and vagina. However, they can also cause various infections, especially in individuals with compromised immune systems or in the presence of other risk factors.

M. hominis has been associated with several types of infections, including:

1. Genital tract infections: M. hominis can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), cervicitis, urethritis, and endometritis in women. In men, it may lead to urethritis and prostatitis.
2. Postpartum and post-abortion fever: M. hominis can contribute to febrile morbidity following delivery or abortion.
3. Respiratory tract infections: While rare, M. hominis has been implicated in some cases of respiratory tract infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
4. Joint and soft tissue infections: M. hominis can cause septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, and other soft tissue infections, especially in patients with underlying joint diseases or compromised immune systems.
5. Central nervous system (CNS) infections: Although uncommon, M. hominis has been associated with CNS infections such as meningitis and brain abscesses, primarily in immunocompromised individuals.
6. Bloodstream infections: Bacteremia due to M. hominis is rare but can occur in immunocompromised patients or those with indwelling catheters.

Diagnosis of M. hominis infections typically involves the detection of the organism through various laboratory methods, such as culture, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), or serological tests. Treatment usually consists of antibiotics that target mycoplasmas, such as macrolides (e.g., azithromycin) or tetracyclines (e.g., doxycycline). However, resistance to certain antibiotics has been reported in some M. hominis strains.

Mycoplasma genitalium is a small, bacteria that lack a cell wall and can be found in the urinary and genital tracts of humans. It's known to cause several urogenital infections, such as urethritis in men and cervicitis in women. In some cases, it may also lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and complications like infertility or ectopic pregnancy in women. Mycoplasma genitalium can be sexually transmitted and is often associated with HIV transmission. Due to its small size and atypical growth requirements, it can be challenging to culture and diagnose using standard microbiological methods. Molecular tests, such as nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs), are commonly used for detection in clinical settings.

"Mycoplasma mycoides" is a species of bacteria that lack a cell wall and are characterized by their small size. They are part of the class Mollicutes and are known to cause various diseases in animals, particularly ruminants such as cattle, goats, and sheep. The most well-known disease caused by M. mycoides is contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP), a severe and highly contagious respiratory disease in cattle that can lead to pneumonia, pleurisy, and death.

M. mycoides has been the subject of scientific research due to its small genome size and minimal genetic requirements for growth and survival. In fact, it was the first species of Mycoplasma to have its genome fully sequenced, and it has been used as a model organism in synthetic biology studies.

It's important to note that M. mycoides is not known to cause disease in humans. However, other species of Mycoplasma can cause respiratory and urogenital infections in humans.

Bacterial antibodies are a type of antibodies produced by the immune system in response to an infection caused by bacteria. These antibodies are proteins that recognize and bind to specific antigens on the surface of the bacterial cells, marking them for destruction by other immune cells. Bacterial antibodies can be classified into several types based on their structure and function, including IgG, IgM, IgA, and IgE. They play a crucial role in the body's defense against bacterial infections and provide immunity to future infections with the same bacteria.

Bacterial DNA refers to the genetic material found in bacteria. It is composed of a double-stranded helix containing four nucleotide bases - adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C) - that are linked together by phosphodiester bonds. The sequence of these bases in the DNA molecule carries the genetic information necessary for the growth, development, and reproduction of bacteria.

Bacterial DNA is circular in most bacterial species, although some have linear chromosomes. In addition to the main chromosome, many bacteria also contain small circular pieces of DNA called plasmids that can carry additional genes and provide resistance to antibiotics or other environmental stressors.

Unlike eukaryotic cells, which have their DNA enclosed within a nucleus, bacterial DNA is present in the cytoplasm of the cell, where it is in direct contact with the cell's metabolic machinery. This allows for rapid gene expression and regulation in response to changing environmental conditions.

"Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae" is a type of bacteria that primarily affects the respiratory system of pigs, causing a disease known as Enzootic Pneumonia. It is one of the most common causes of pneumonia in pigs and can lead to reduced growth rates, decreased feed conversion efficiency, and increased mortality in infected herds.

The bacteria lack a cell wall, which makes them resistant to many antibiotics that target cell wall synthesis. They are also highly infectious and can be transmitted through direct contact with infected pigs or contaminated fomites such as feed, water, and equipment. Infection with "Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae" can lead to the development of lesions in the lungs, which can make the animal more susceptible to secondary bacterial and viral infections.

Diagnosis of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infection typically involves a combination of clinical signs, laboratory tests such as serology, PCR, or culture, and sometimes histopathological examination of lung tissue. Control measures may include antibiotic treatment, vaccination, biosecurity measures, and herd management practices aimed at reducing the spread of the bacteria within and between pig populations.

"Mycoplasma bovis" is a species of bacteria that lack a cell wall and are characterized by their small size. They can cause various diseases in cattle, including pneumonia, mastitis (inflammation of the mammary gland), arthritis, and otitis (inflammation of the ear). The bacteria can be transmitted through direct contact between animals, contaminated milk, and aerosols. Infection with Mycoplasma bovis can result in decreased productivity and increased mortality in affected herds, making it a significant concern for the cattle industry. Diagnosis is often made through culture or PCR-based tests, and treatment typically involves the use of antibiotics, although resistance to certain antibiotics has been reported. Prevention strategies include biosecurity measures such as testing and culling infected animals, as well as good hygiene practices to limit the spread of the bacteria.

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a laboratory technique used to amplify specific regions of DNA. It enables the production of thousands to millions of copies of a particular DNA sequence in a rapid and efficient manner, making it an essential tool in various fields such as molecular biology, medical diagnostics, forensic science, and research.

The PCR process involves repeated cycles of heating and cooling to separate the DNA strands, allow primers (short sequences of single-stranded DNA) to attach to the target regions, and extend these primers using an enzyme called Taq polymerase, resulting in the exponential amplification of the desired DNA segment.

In a medical context, PCR is often used for detecting and quantifying specific pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites) in clinical samples, identifying genetic mutations or polymorphisms associated with diseases, monitoring disease progression, and evaluating treatment effectiveness.

"Mycoplasma gallisepticum" is a species of bacteria that belongs to the class Mollicutes and the genus Mycoplasma. It is a significant pathogen in birds, particularly in poultry such as chickens and turkeys, causing chronic respiratory disease (CRD) and infectious sinusitis. The bacterium lacks a cell wall, which makes it resistant to many antibiotics that target the cell wall. Mycoplasma gallisepticum can be transmitted through direct contact with infected birds or contaminated equipment and is highly contagious. It can cause significant economic losses in the poultry industry due to decreased growth rates, poor feed conversion, and increased mortality. In addition to poultry, Mycoplasma gallisepticum has also been found to infect wild bird species, such as house finches, leading to population declines in some areas.

Mycoplasma penetrans is a species of bacteria that lack a cell wall and are therefore resistant to many antibiotics that target the cell wall. It is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can infect the urogenital tract, causing inflammation and damage to the cells lining the urinary and reproductive systems.

M. penetrans has been associated with several health problems, including urethritis (inflammation of the urethra), cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix), pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and increased risk of HIV transmission. However, its role in these conditions is not fully understood and further research is needed to determine the exact nature of its pathogenicity.

Diagnosis of M. penetrans infection typically involves nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) or direct detection of the organism in clinical specimens. Treatment usually involves antibiotics such as macrolides, fluoroquinolones, or tetracyclines, although resistance to these drugs has been reported.

It is important to note that M. penetrans infection can be asymptomatic and may not cause any noticeable symptoms in some people. Therefore, it is recommended to practice safe sex and get regular STI screenings to detect and treat infections early.

"Mycoplasma agalactiae" is a species of bacteria that belongs to the genus Mycoplasma. It is a small, wall-less organism that can cause contagious diseases in animals, particularly in ruminants such as goats and sheep. The infection caused by this bacterium is known as contagious agalactia, which is characterized by symptoms like mastitis (inflammation of the mammary gland), arthritis, keratoconjunctivitis (inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye), and sometimes pneumonia. It's worth noting that "Mycoplasma agalactiae" is not known to infect humans.

Mycoplasma synoviae is a species of bacteria that lack a cell wall and can cause chronic respiratory infections and inflammation of the synovial membranes (synovitis) in birds, particularly in poultry such as chickens and turkeys. The infection can lead to decreased growth rate, reduced egg production, and lameness in affected birds. Mycoplasma synoviae is transmitted horizontally through direct contact with infected birds or contaminated equipment and vertically from infected hens to their offspring. It is important to note that Mycoplasma synoviae is not known to cause disease in humans.

Acholeplasma is a genus of bacteria that are characterized by their lack of a cell wall and their ability to grow in the absence of cholesterol, which is required for the growth of related genera such as Mycoplasma. These organisms are commonly found in various environments, including water, soil, and animals, and can cause opportunistic infections in humans and other animals.

Acholeplasma species are small, pleomorphic bacteria that lack a cell wall and therefore do not stain with Gram's stain. They are typically spherical or coccoid in shape, but can also appear as rods or filaments. These organisms are resistant to many antibiotics due to their lack of a cell wall and the absence of a peptidoglycan layer.

In humans, Acholeplasma species have been associated with respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and bloodstream infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. However, these organisms are often considered to be commensals or colonizers rather than true pathogens, as they can also be found in healthy individuals without causing any symptoms.

Overall, Acholeplasma species are important bacteria that can cause opportunistic infections in humans and other animals, but their role in health and disease is still not fully understood.

Mycoplasma arthritidis is not a recognized medical term or a specific disease entity in humans. Mycoplasmas are a type of bacteria that lack a cell wall and can cause various infections in humans and animals. However, Mycoplasma arthritidis is a strain that has been primarily studied in animal models, particularly in mice, where it can cause joint inflammation (arthritis).

In mice, Mycoplasma arthritidis infection can lead to a severe and chronic form of arthritis. The bacteria colonize the synovial membrane, which lines the joint cavity, and induce an immune response that results in inflammation and tissue damage. This model has been used to study the pathogenesis of arthritis and potential therapeutic interventions.

However, it is important to note that Mycoplasma arthritidis is not known to cause disease in humans, and its relevance to human health is limited to the insights it provides into the basic mechanisms of bacterial infection and joint inflammation.

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C. Huang; H.L. Zhu; K.R. Xu; S.Y. Wang; L.Q. Fan; W.B. Zhu (September 2015). "Mycoplasma and ureaplasma infection and male ... Unlike other Mycoplasma, the infection is not associated with bacterial vaginosis. It is highly associated with the intensity ... 2007). "Mycoplasma genitalium among young adults in the United States: An emerging sexually transmitted infection". Am J Public ... Mycoplasma genitalium infection and female reproductive tract disease: a meta-analysis. Clin InfeAIDSct Dis. 2015;61(3):418-426 ...

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Ning JY, Shou CC (May 2004). "[Mycoplasma infection and cancer]". AI Zheng = Aizheng = Chinese Journal of Cancer. 23 (5): 602- ... Watanabe T, Tada M, Nagai H, Sasaki S, Nakao M (September 1998). "Helicobacter pylori infection induces gastric cancer in ... May 2007). "Role of Helicobacter pylori infection and chronic inflammation in gastric cancer in the cardia". Japanese Journal ... Kocazeybek B (August 2003). "Chronic Chlamydophila pneumoniae infection in lung cancer, a risk factor: a case-control study". ...

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Infection with Mycoplasma genitalium sometimes produces clinical symptoms, or a combination of symptoms, but sometimes can be ... Jensen, J.S.; Cusini, M.; Gomberg, M.; Moi, M. (9 August 2016). "2016 European guideline on Mycoplasma genitalium infections". ... Infections are most frequent in people who have had recent medical and/or antibiotic treatment. C. difficile infections ... Associated with these infections were an estimated 15,000 deaths. The CDC estimates that C. difficile infection costs could ...

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July 2019). "Risk factors and productivity losses associated with Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae infection in United States domestic ... Harvey ME, Morrical DG, Rosenbusch RF (November 2007). "Sheepflock infections with Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae involve multiple ... February 2008). "Association of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae infection with population-limiting respiratory disease in free-ranging ... Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae is a species of Mycoplasma bacteria that most commonly inhabits and affects ovine animals, first ...

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Leonardi, S; Pavone, P; Rotolo, N; La Rosa, M (2005). "Stroke in two children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. A causal or ... Infections associated with diseases are those infections that are associated with possible infectious etiologies that meet the ... "Antibiotics for community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections secondary to Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children". The ... The history of infection and disease were observed in the 1800s and related to the one of the tick-borne diseases, Rocky ...

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... the eye infection trachoma, and the genital infection urethritis) and infections caused by Mycoplasma organisms (e.g. pneumonia ... and infections caused by Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Rickettsia. Doxycycline is now preferred to oxytetracycline for many of ... It is sometimes used to treat spirochaetal infections, clostridial wound infection and anthrax in patients sensitive to ... Oxytetracycline is used to treat infections caused by Chlamydia (e.g. the chest infection psittacosis, ...

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Mycoplasmosis is the disease caused by infection with mycoplasmas. Mycoplasmas have many defining characteristics. Mycoplasma ... Mycoplasma corogypsi, Mycoplasma falconis, Mycoplasma gypis, Mycoplasma sturni, and Mycoplasma gallisepticum. M. gallisepticum ... 2013). Mycoplasma gallisepticum infection, M.g., Chronic Respiratory Disease - Chickens. Valks, M. and Burch, D. (2002). The ... "Mycoplasma gallisepticum Infection in Poultry" in The Merck Veterinary Manual for Veterinary Professionals (2013). The Poultry ...

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Acharya, AB; Lakhani, PK (1997). "Hopkins syndrome associated with Mycoplasma infection". Pediatric Neurology. 16 (1): 54-5. ... There is one reported case in which Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection was found in the patient. The syndrome appears to involve ... Its cause has not been established, but its association with asthma exacerbations (usually with a respiratory infection as a ... trigger) has led to suspicion that the initial viral insult that causes the respiratory infection is also implicated in the ...

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Transmission of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections is difficult to limit because of the several day period of infection before ... pneumoniae infections in up to 25% of cases. Diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections is complicated by the delayed onset ... "Laboratory diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection". Clinical Microbiology and Infection. 9 (4): 263-73. doi:10.1046/j. ... Often, M. pneumoniae infections are diagnosed as other conditions and, occasionally, non-pathogenic mycoplasmas present in the ...

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Unemo M, Jensen JS (March 2017). "Antimicrobial-resistant sexually transmitted infections: gonorrhoea and Mycoplasma genitalium ... Moxifloxacin treats a number of infections, including respiratory-tract infections, cellulitis, anthrax, intra-abdominal ... complicated and uncomplicated infections of the skin and of the skin structure, and complicated intra-abdominal infections. In ... Complicated skin and skin-structure infections November 2005: Complicated intra-abdominal infections The European Medicines ...

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In the late 1980s a mycoplasma infection was isolated during autopsy of AIDS patients. This new mycoplasma, dubbed M. ... Mycoplasma fermentans was first described by Ruiter and Wentholt in 1952 from isolate of a human genital infection, which led ... Mycoplasma fermentans is a very small bacterium in the class Mollicutes. Like other mycoplasmas M. fermentans is characterized ... "Animal model of Mycoplasma fermentans respiratory infection". BMC Research Notes. 6: 9. doi:10.1186/1756-0500-6-9. PMC 3544566 ...

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"Experimental infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae (Eaton's agent)". The Journal of Experimental Medicine. 121 (6): 1071-1086. ... Eaton's agar is a type of agar media is used to grow Mycoplasma pneumoniae. One recipe for the cultivation of M. pneumoniae ( ...

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Barry MA, Lai WC, Johnston SA (October 1995). "Protection against mycoplasma infection using expression-library immunization". ... No risk for infections Antigen presentation by both MHC class I and class II molecules Polarise T-cell response toward type 1 ... This has been tested with Mycoplasma pulmonis, a murine lung pathogen with a relatively small genome. Even partial expression ... The immune response of the patients was not robust enough to control HBV infection Additionally, the titres of specific ...

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"Use of Pristinamycin for Macrolide-Resistant Mycoplasma genitalium Infection." "HIV Testing With and Without a Clinical ... "Outcomes of Resistance-guided Sequential Treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium Infections: A Prospective Evaluation." "Provision ... "Outcomes of Resistance-guided Sequential Treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium Infections: A Prospective Evaluation". Clinical ... "Use of Pristinamycin for Macrolide-Resistant Mycoplasma genitalium Infection". Emerging Infectious Diseases. 24 (2): 328-335. ...

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Among the other infections, Mycoplasma infection appears to be a common cause. Herpes simplex virus suppression and even ... Infections: bacterial (including Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination, haemolytic Streptococci, legionellosis, leprosy, ... in the superficial microvasculature of the skin and oral mucous membrane that usually follows an infection or drug exposure. It ... Neisseria meningitidis, Mycobacterium, Pneumococcus, Salmonella species, Staphylococcus species, Mycoplasma pneumoniae), ...

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Bacterial infections include Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Borrelia burgdorferi, Leptospira, and beta-hemolytic Streptococci. Exposure ... For a rubella infection, the risk is 1 per 5,000 cases. Some early vaccines, later shown to have been contaminated with host ... Some viral infections thought to induce ADEM include influenza virus, dengue, enterovirus, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella ... The cause is often a trigger such as from viral infection or vaccinations. ADEM's symptoms resemble the symptoms of multiple ...

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A Mycoplasma genitalium infection has also been linked to TFI. Women have difficulty getting pregnant or carrying a baby to ... Sexually transmitted Chlamydia and genital mycoplasma infections are preventable causes of infertility and negative pregnancy ... Chlamydia or Mycoplasma infection has caused tubal damage, as the affected woman may not have attempted to become pregnant ... When the infections progress and ascend, they can result in TFI. Infertility can have multiple possible causes and may not be ...

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Lis, R.; Rowhani-Rahbar, A.; Manhart, L. E. (2015). "Mycoplasma genitalium Infection and Female Reproductive Tract Disease: A ... Sexually transmitted diseases and infections, Bacterial diseases, Chlamydia infections, Infections with a predominantly sexual ... Without treatment, about 10 percent of those with a chlamydial infection and 40 percent of those with a gonorrhea infection ... Cutibacterium acnes Mycoplasma genitalium Mycoplasma hominis Ureaplasma spp. Upon a pelvic examination, cervical motion, ...

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Mycoplasma genitalium infection is associated with increased risk of preterm birth and miscarriage. Infections can increase the ... "Is there an association between recurrent spontaneous abortion and mycoplasma infection?". The Journal of Infection in ... Some infections have been associated with miscarriage. These include Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis, group B ... Lis R, Rowhani-Rahbar A, Manhart LE (August 2015). "Mycoplasma genitalium infection and female reproductive tract disease: a ...

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"Is there an association between recurrent spontaneous abortion and mycoplasma infection?". The Journal of Infection in ... Mycoplasma spermatophilum is a species of bacteria in the genus Mycoplasma. This genus of bacteria lacks a cell wall around ... "Mycoplasma spermatophilum - Information on Mycoplasma spermatophilum - Encyclopedia of Life". Encyclopedia of Life. Berger, ... Phylogenetic position of rare human mycoplasmas, Mycoplasma faucium, M. buccale, M. primatum and M. spermatophilum, based on ...

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"Mycoplasma infection induces a scleroderma-like centrosome autoantibody response in mice". Clin Exp Immunol. 137 (2): 288-97. ... "Mycoplasma hyorhinis". Wikivet. Retrieved 13 September 2011. Type strain of Mycoplasma hyorhinis at BacDive - the Bacterial ... it may cause mycoplasma arthritis, mycoplasmal polyserositis or mycoplasma septicaemia in piglets without the involvement of ... Mycoplasma hyorhinis is a species of bacteria in the Mycoplasmataceae family. It is often found as a commensal in the ...

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Lis R, Rowhani-Rahbar A, Manhart LE (August 2015). "Mycoplasma genitalium infection and female reproductive tract disease: a ... There is a consistent association of Mycoplasma genitalium infection and female reproductive tract syndromes. M. genitalium ... Infertility may be caused by infection in the man or woman, but often there is no obvious underlying cause" One definition of ... Infections with the following sexually transmitted pathogens have a negative effect on fertility: Chlamydia trachomatis and ...

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The frequency of infection in preterm birth is inversely related to the gestational age. Mycoplasma genitalium infection is ... Lis R, Rowhani-Rahbar A, Manhart LE (August 2015). "Mycoplasma genitalium infection and female reproductive tract disease: a ... Infection, including sepsis, pneumonia, and urinary tract infection [1] The chance of survival at 22 weeks is about 6%, while ... reduced the risk of infection of the lining of the womb after delivery (endometritis), and rates of gonococcal infection. ...

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae, rickettsial infections, tularemia, and typhoid. Fungal infections with coccidioidomycosis, ... Patients with documented Mycoplasma infections can be treated with oral macrolide or oral doxycycline. Initially, treatment is ... Other causes can include infections such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae and cytomegalovirus, or the cause may remain unknown. Risk ... This includes upper respiratory infections, otitis media, pharyngitis, and Epstein-Barr virus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and ...

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encoded search term (Pediatric Mycoplasma Infections) and Pediatric Mycoplasma Infections What to Read Next on Medscape ... Genital mycoplasmas: Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, and Ureaplasma species. Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. ... Genital mycoplasmal organisms (eg, Mycoplasma hominis, Mycoplasma fermentans, Mycoplasma genitalium, Ureaplasma species) are ... Pediatric Mycoplasma Infections. Updated: Sep 29, 2023 * Author: Archana Chatterjee, MD, PhD; Chief Editor: Russell W Steele, ...

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Infection in men is usually asymptomatic and i … ... worldwide but an uncommon sexually transmitted infection (STI) ... Mycoplasma genitalium Infection in Men J Infect Dis. 2017 Jul 15;216(suppl_2):S396-S405. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jix145. ... Infection in men is usually asymptomatic and it is likely that most men resolve infection without developing disease. The ... Keywords: Mycoplasma genitalium; antimicrobial resistance; men; nongonococcal urethritis; nucleic acid amplification test. ...

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This infection often causes wheezing in children with asthma or reactive airways. Most people fully recover from this infection ... Upper respiratory tract infections, including sore throats and, at times, ear infections ... Nervous SystemHeartInfectionsLearning DisabilitiesSeizuresSexually Transmitted InfectionsSkin ConditionsTreatments ... M pneumoniae infections cause symptoms that are usually mild. They can get worse over time in some children. The most common ...

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This chapter presents current knowledge on the pathogenesis and immune responses against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infection in ... against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infection in pigs and mice based on studies acquired from other Mycoplasma infections.. Other ... prevention and control of Mycoplasma infections in pigs. Chapter 1 discusses the phylogenetics and classification of Mycoplasma ... Diagnosis of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infection and associated diseases. Author(s): Chae ChanHee Gomes Neto, J. C. Segalés, J. ...

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Eradication of this infection is also possible using similar techniques as for Mycoplasma gallisepticum. These are based on ... Differentiate from Mycoplasma gallisepticum, Mycoplasma synoviae, other respiratory viruses. Treatment. Tylosin, spiramycin, ... more commonly in Mycoplasma Broth followed by plating out on Mycoplasma Agar. Suspect colonies may be identified by immuno- ... Infection is via the conjunctiva or upper respiratory tract with an incubation period of 6-10 days. Transmission is venereal in ...

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... of newborns of infected mothers were positive for hemotrophic mycoplasma infection (2). Infections in animals in China have ... These infections have had a large economic impact on regions where the infection is endemic (8). Infections in other animals, ... Hemotrophic mycoplasma infection is still a neglected zoonotic disease, which poses a threat to public health and the animal ... Outbreaks of Hemotrophic Mycoplasma Infections in China. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2009;15(7):1139-1140. doi:10.3201/ ...

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Wang RY, Grandinetti T, Shih JW, et al. Mycoplasma genitalium infection and host antibody immune response in patients infected ... Objectives: To study the prevalence, symptoms and signs of Mycoplasma genitalium and Chlamydia trachomatis infections in STD ... Distribution of symptoms in 443 women according to Mycoplasma genitalium (Mg) and Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) infection status ... Mycoplasma genitalium, or N gonorrhoeae (non-specific infection) were examined. This was performed during 2003 as data ...

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Learn about the veterinary topic of Hemotropic Mycoplasma Infections in Animals. Find specific details on this topic and ... Hemotropic Mycoplasma Infections in Animals (Hemoplasmas). By Janet E. Foley , DVM, PhD, Department of Medicine and ... Zoonotic Risk of Hemotropic Mycoplasmas Hemoplasma infections are typically species specific, except for M ovis, which infects ... Infection with FeLV can cause a variety of clinical signs, impacting a cats longevity and... read more infection. ...

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This year, the infection has occurred earlier than usual and has shown a trend toward affecting younger children, leading ... pediatricians to warn that this year could see a widespread outbreak of mycoplasma pneumonia. ... there has been a surge in cases of infection by the bacterium mycoplasma pneumoniae reported in multiple hospitals across the ... Li Tongzeng stated that after mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, most people have symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection, ...

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Results-86% (148/172) of swine and 49% (32/65) of humans had positive PCR assay results for M suis infection. Swine infection ... Relationships between infection status of swine and sex, age, geographic location, and clinical signs of disease were evaluated ... Abstract Objective-To determine the prevalence of Mycoplasma suis infection in swine, swine-farm workers, and swine ... Mycoplasma haemofelis. , Candidatus Mycoplasma haemomuris. , Candidatus Mycoplasma haemosuis. and Candidatus Mycoplasma ...

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Background Mycoplasma genitalium infection can adversely affect female reproductive health, but data are limited about ... Mycoplasma genitalium infection can adversely affect female reproductive health, but data are limited about prevalence and ... Prevalence and Factors Associated With Mycoplasma genitalium Infection in At-Risk Female Adolescents in Bronx County, New York ... We employed a sensitive assay to detect M. genitalium infection, and we describe its characteristics in a clinical sample of ...

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To study the prevalence, symptoms and signs of Mycoplasma genitalium and Chlamydia trachomatis infections in STD clinic attendees and in partners of M genitalium infected patients. (bmj.com)
We report on RTIs (Mycoplasma genitalium, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum, bacterial vaginosis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis) and other reproductive health indicators in 699 pregnant women in Papua New Guinea during 2015-2017. (aku.edu)
Lisa Manhart] Mycoplasma genitalium or M. genitalium is a sexually transmitted bacterium and it causes signs and symptoms that are very similar to those that occur with Chlamydia trachomatis infections, or Chlamydia. (cdc.gov)
M. genitalium is not a vaginal infection like Candida or bacterial vaginosis, although sometimes women with M. genitalium will have vaginal discharge, the same way women with chlamydia or gonorrhea will have vaginal discharge. (cdc.gov)
Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Mycoplasma genitalium (MG), and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) associated with nongonococcal urethritis (NGU). (johnshopkins.edu)
The most common cause of nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) is Chlamydia trachomatis (15-40% of cases), followed by Mycoplasma genitalium (15-20% of cases). (medscape.com)
Infection with Chlamydia psittaci, often referred to as avian chlamydiosis (AC), is an important cause of systemic illness in companion birds (i.e., birds kept by humans as pets) and poultry. (cdc.gov)
In this report, psittacosis (also known as parrot disease, parrot fever, and chlamydiosis) refers to any infection or disease in humans caused by Chlamydia psittaci. (cdc.gov)

The exact role of Mycoplasma hominis (and to a lesser extent Ureaplasma) in regards to a number of conditions related to pregnant women and their (unborn) offspring is controversial. (wikipedia.org)
Those with urogenital or extragenital infections caused by M. hominis have symptoms similar to other sexually transmitted infections and its presence cannot be determined by its symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
The following conditions have been linked to Mycoplasma hominis:[citation needed] pyelonephritis cystitis Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) endometritis chorioamnionitis surgical and nonsurgical wound infections bacteremia pneumonia meningitis salpingitis urethritis septic arthritis cervicitis Mycoplasma hominis is often present in polymicrobial infections. (wikipedia.org)
Neonates, especially if preterm, are susceptible to M. hominis infection.Meningoencephalitis in neonates has been described and M. hominis may be a significant causative agent of neonatal sepsis or meningitis.M. hominis has been associated with chorioamnionits. (wikipedia.org)
Mycoplasma hominis causes genital mycoplasmal infections, which may result in diverse manifestations. (medscape.com)
The human genital tract is the main site of colonization for three known species of Mycoplasma: M. hominis, M. genitalium, and M. penetrans . (npwomenshealthcare.com)
Mycoplasma hominis infection is common in urinary tract . (bvsalud.org)
The results of histopathological examination and metagenomic sequencing of the blood and urinary revealed the Mycoplasma hominis infection . (bvsalud.org)
Using polymerase chain reaction Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum were detected in cervical secretions of 19.2% and 13.7% of infertile women, and the presence of mycoplasma was significantly correlated with the presence of AZP-Ab and ASA. (who.int)

In 5-10% of patients, depending on age, the infection progresses to tracheobronchitis or pneumonia. (medscape.com)
While M pneumoniae infections are uncommon in children younger than 5 years, they are a leading cause of pneumonia in school-aged children and young adults. (healthychildren.org)
However, antibiotics such as erythromycin, azithromycin, or doxycycline may be given for more serious symptoms associated with pneumonia and ear infections. (healthychildren.org)
This year, the infection has occurred earlier than usual and has shown a trend toward affecting younger children, leading pediatricians to warn that this year could see a widespread outbreak of mycoplasma pneumonia. (globaltimes.cn)
In February, the National Health Commission issued the 2023 Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mycoplasma Pneumonia in Children, which states that mycoplasma pneumonia is more common in children aged 5 and above, but can also occur in children under 5. (globaltimes.cn)
Mycoplasma pneumoniae has become the leading cause of paediatric community-acquired pneumonia in countries where pneumococcal vaccination is included in the national immunisation programme, including Singapore. (annals.edu.sg)
Pneumonia constituted the clinical diagnosis in 86 (68.8%) and 11 (78.6%) hospitalised children with MSMP and MRMP infections, respectively ( P =0.09). (annals.edu.sg)
Atypical pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a leading cause of mortality among the pediatric age group. (ajol.info)
Community-Acquired Pneumonia Community-acquired pneumonia is lung infection that develops in people who are not patients in a hospital, usually in people with normal (competent) immune systems, or in those who are immunocompromised. (msdmanuals.com)
This infection is sometimes called "walking" pneumonia, which is a nonmedical term for mild pneumonia that does not require bedrest or hospitalization. (msdmanuals.com)
In humans, infection caused by C. psittaci is referred to as psittacosis, which can result in fatal pneumonia. (cdc.gov)

Some children with mycoplasma pneumoniae infection get IVs in the outpatient hall of the children's medical center at Guoyao Dongfeng General Hospital in Shiyan in Central China's Hubei Province on October 12, 2023. (globaltimes.cn)
Doctors at the Beijing Children's Hospital in Shunyi district revealed that since the start of the school year on September 1, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of children being treated in the pediatric department, more than half of whom are children with respiratory symptoms caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, the report noted. (globaltimes.cn)
Li Tongzeng stated that after mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, most people have symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection, such as fever, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion and runny nose. (globaltimes.cn)
According to chinanews.com, Chang Hesheng, deputy chief physician of the pediatrics department at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, explained that although mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is not classified as a contagious disease, it does have the ability to spread, primarily through droplet transmission. (globaltimes.cn)
Electronic medical records of patients with M. pneumoniae infection were retrospectively reviewed after informed consent was obtained. (annals.edu.sg)
Between July 2019 and February 2020, 170 patients with M. pneumoniae infection consented to participate in this study. (annals.edu.sg)
We aimed to identify the epidemiological and clinical peculiarities of M. pneumoniae infection with neurological manifestations and to analyze its therapeutic and evolutionary modalities. (infectiousjournal.com)
Patients with neurological manifestations due to M. pneumoniae infection admitted in our department were scanned in the light of demographic, clinical, radiological features and response to treatment. (infectiousjournal.com)
This study aims to prompt clinicians to consider extrapulmonary M. pneumoniae infection in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with acute neurologic and respiratory symptoms. (infectiousjournal.com)
Improved diagnostic methods may reveal the pathophysiology of CNS manifestations associated with M. pneumoniae infection. (qxmd.com)

Mycoplasma genitalium infection can adversely affect female reproductive health, but data are limited about prevalence and characteristics of the infection in female adolescents. (nyu.edu)
We compared prevalence of M. genitalium infection by demographics, sexual history, symptoms, and signs. (nyu.edu)
Mycoplasma genitalium is regarded as a potential pathogen of the human urogenital tract based on prevalence findings of several European studies. (nih.gov)
Most of these studies have been in men who have sex with men, but two of them evaluated women and the prevalence was about the same, ranging from three to eight percent, so rectal infections aren't just limited to men who have sex with men. (cdc.gov)

Since June, the positive rate for mycoplasma pneumoniae infections has been on the rise, and currently, a significant proportion, around 20 to 30 percent, of patients seeking treatment for various respiratory infections have been found to be infected with mycoplasma pneumoniae, Li Shuhua said. (globaltimes.cn)

Mycoplasma species have also been mistakenly believed to be L-forms of bacteria, which also lack cell walls. (medscape.com)
General characteristics of Mycoplasma species. (medscape.com)
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is one of the few Mycoplasma species that causes human disease. (medscape.com)
Overview of the general characteristics and classification of porcine Mycoplasma species. (cabi.org)
Thus far, names of hemotrophic mycoplasma species have been based on the hosts from which they were identified. (cdc.gov)
Possible causes are other bacterial species, non-bacterial infections such as those caused by viruses and probably non-infectious conditions. (bmj.com)
EliGene ® Mycoplasma pneumoniae UNI is intended for IVD DNA diagnostics of pathogenic species Mycoplasma pneumoniae from isolated DNA sample. (eligene.com)
The DNA extracted from the samples were subjected to Mycoplasma genus-specific, followed by species-specific PCR. (jvas.in)
Within the genus Mycoplasma are several species, many of which are not clinically relevant. (npwomenshealthcare.com)
Influenza A virus can cause infection in many mammalian and avian species and exists in multiple subtypes. (cornell.edu)
Influenza virus infection in dogs follows a similar pattern to infections in other species. (cornell.edu)

Infection in men is usually asymptomatic and it is likely that most men resolve infection without developing disease. (nih.gov)
Many infections are asymptomatic. (merckvetmanual.com)
Less is known about the natural history of infections in these areas because they are mostly asymptomatic. (npwomenshealthcare.com)
Many M. genitalium -related infections are asymptomatic. (npwomenshealthcare.com)
This period of " asymptomatic " infection is highly individual. (digitalnaturopath.com)
Most of the time, M. genitalium infections in the rectum are asymptomatic. (cdc.gov)
Chlamydial infection in birds may be asymptomatic, or it may become an acute, a subacute, or a chronic clinical disease. (cdc.gov)

The incubation period for NGU caused by Mycoplasma genitalium is probably longer than for NGU caused by C. trachomatis. (nih.gov)

Genital mycoplasmal organisms are associated with numerous genitourinary tract and reproductive diseases but also can cause infections at other sites. (medscape.com)
The present study aimed to identify mycoplasmal agents causing respiratory infections in pigs. (jvas.in)

Diagnosis of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infection and associated diseases. (cabi.org)
We reviewed records for the clinic visit to document examination, diagnosis, and results of sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. (nyu.edu)
18F-FDG - PET /CT is a valuable tool for tumor and infection diagnosis . (bvsalud.org)

Mycoplasmagenitalium is one of the major causes of nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) worldwide but an uncommon sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the general population. (nih.gov)
Urethritis Urethritis is infection of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. (msdmanuals.com)
There are a lot of studies that have shown that M. genitalium infections in men cause urethritis, which is discharge and inflammation of the urethra. (cdc.gov)
Urethral discharge, dysuria, and exposure to a sexually transmitted infection (STI) are frequent presentations of urethritis in the male population. (medscape.com)
9] Recurrent urethritis may occur from reinfection, therapeutic failure, or "venereophobia," an old term describing fear of recurrence where men can induce urethral inflammation and drainage (negative by white blood cell or Gram stain criteria) by repeatedly milking the urethra, checking for infection. (medscape.com)

Hemoplasmas are bacteria in the genus Mycoplasma that lack cell walls and attach to erythrocytes of target hosts, potentially causing host immune-based anemia. (merckvetmanual.com)
Mycoplasmas are bacteria that cause infections in the respiratory tract and the urinary and genital tracts. (msdmanuals.com)
Mycoplasmas are different from other bacteria because they do not have cell walls. (msdmanuals.com)
Mycoplasma genitalium and bacterial vaginosis are both caused by bacteria. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
Fortunately, mycoplasma genitalium is a naturally occurring bacteria that should be considered for testing only if it is causing symptoms. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a vaginal infection caused by bacteria that occurs when your vaginal PH is out of balance. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
Mycoplasma is a naturally occurring bacteria that is only a cause for concern if it's causing symptoms. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
Mycoplasma genitalium has been designated by the CDC as an emerging concern among sexually transmitted pathogenic bacteria. (npwomenshealthcare.com)
Mycoplasma genitalium is a member of the class of bacteria called Mollicutes. (npwomenshealthcare.com)
In the series of midtrimester fetal loss, bacteria were isolated in 14 per cent and genital Mycoplasma in 37 per cent of the placentas. (tau.ac.il)
In induced abortion, 18 per cent of the placentas grew bacteria and in only one case out of 27 was a Mycoplasma strain isolated. (tau.ac.il)
Fetal organs yielded cultures positive for bacteria in 16 per cent and for genital Mycoplasma in 23 per cent of the spontaneous fetal loss material, whereas pyogenic cocci were isolated from fetal organs in 18 per cent and Mycoplasma in no case of induced abortion. (tau.ac.il)
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of doxycycline hyclate capsules and other antibacterial drugs, doxycycline hyclate capsules should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. (nih.gov)

The name Mycoplasma refers to the plasticity of the bacterial forms resembling fungal elements. (medscape.com)
Is a Mycoplasma Infection associated with Bacterial Vaginosis? (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
When two conditions, such as mycoplasma genitalium and bacterial vaginosis, are closely related, it is important to separate and understand each. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
That said, in this article, we will explore the differences and similarities between mycoplasma genitalium and bacterial vaginosis. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
Firstly, is there an association between mycoplasma genitalium and bacterial vaginosis? (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
Yes, mycoplasma genitalium can actually cause bacterial vaginosis and both conditions have similar symptoms such as vaginal discharge. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
Many common STDs, STIs, and bacterial infections have overlapping symptoms, and so in this article, we will look at mycoplasma genitalium and bacterial vaginosis. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
What distinguishes the two is that mycoplasma is a bacterial infection caused by sexual intercourse, whereas bacterial vaginosis occurs naturally in the body from a bacterial imbalance. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
Read on further to learn more about the differences, and symptoms of mycoplasma genitalium and bacterial vaginosis. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
Mycoplasma genitalium is a bacterial infection that spreads through sexual intercourse, including both vaginal and anal sex. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
In addition, they also have severe forms of the bacterial infections that all children may get, such as conjunctivitis (pink eye), ear infections or tonsillitis. (digitalnaturopath.com)
Typical treatment includes corticosteroids (anti-inflammatories), antibiotics to treat infection and anti-bacterial baths. (dog-health-guide.org)
While in the past CIV infections in and of themselves have not shown a significant mortality rate, CIV infections as well as other respiratory viruses compromise the normal defenses of the lung permitting secondary bacterial pneumonias. (cornell.edu)
Do not place swabs in bacterial transport media unless you are attempting to isolate a bacterial or mycoplasma infection. (cornell.edu)
email: [email protected] tures for mycobacterial, bacterial, and fungal infections were all negative. (cdc.gov)

Epidemiology of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infections. (cabi.org)
General control measures against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infections. (cabi.org)
Antimicrobial treatment of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infections. (cabi.org)

Prevention of opportunistic infections (OI) in patients with HIV has since significantly reduced morbidity and mortality in these patients. (medscape.com)
Opportunistic infections are defined as infections that are either more severe because of HIV-related immunosuppression, or more frequent. (medscape.com)
[ 9 ] This is similar to observed CDC data of a reduction in 14 opportunistic infections from 15.1 per 100 person-years to fewer than 2 per 100 person-years. (medscape.com)
Most of these conditions are opportunistic infections that generally do not affect healthy people. (digitalnaturopath.com)
Children with AIDS may get the same opportunistic infections as adults. (digitalnaturopath.com)
By detecting it early, people with HIV infection can discuss with their doctor when they should start treatment to help their immune systems combat HIV and help prevent the emergence of opportunistic infections. (digitalnaturopath.com)

We employed a sensitive assay to detect M. genitalium infection, and we describe its characteristics in a clinical sample of women younger than 21 years. (nyu.edu)
95% CI, 1.02-81.72) with higher odds of M. genitalium infection. (nyu.edu)

Mycoplasma meleagridis infection, M.m. (thepoultrysite.com)

The risk of contracting Mycoplasma infection can be reduced by the following: Using barrier methods such as condoms Seeking medical attention if you are experiencing symptoms suggesting a sexually transmitted infection. (wikipedia.org)
M pneumoniae infections cause symptoms that are usually mild. (healthychildren.org)
From September 1995 through October 1997, samples for M genitalium, C trachomatis, and N gonorrhoeae were collected from 946 consecutive patients attending because of symptoms of sexually transmitted infections or for a check up. (bmj.com)
Many people with urinary and genital infection with mycoplasma, especially women, have no symptoms. (msdmanuals.com)
However, mycoplasma genitalium frequently causes very few symptoms, and many people are unaware that they have mycoplasma genitalium. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
As previously stated, the majority of people with mycoplasma genitalium are unaware they have it due to the lack of symptoms. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
The symptoms that may appear in both men and women who are infected with mycoplasma genitalium are listed below. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
We recommend for you to have the Mycoplasma test if you have symptoms and you've ruled all other STDs out. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
There is no cure for mycoplasma, so the antibiotics only reduce the symptoms. (skyechooks.com)
The infection began in our bantams, some had pretty bad symptoms but all of them got through it without any antibiotics. (skyechooks.com)
I always thought that mycoplasma was an infection that most birds got and that the symptoms were at a low level, I now know better! (skyechooks.com)
This is one of the characteristic symptoms of Mycoplasma. (skyechooks.com)
We are near the end of this Mycoplasma infection, there are still a few birds displaying symptoms, but no new cases, so fingers crossed that things will now improve. (skyechooks.com)
However, if HCPs are not sure which symptoms are associated with M. genitalium related infections, when to order a test or even if such a test exists, where to obtain a sample for testing, or how to treat a diagnosed infection, they are not alone. (npwomenshealthcare.com)
In all symptomatic M genitalium-positive patients, antibiotic treatment eradicated the infection and cured clinical symptoms. (nih.gov)
These symptoms are often mistaken for those of another viral infection. (digitalnaturopath.com)
More persistent or severe symptoms may not surface for years after infection in adults, or for two years in children born with HIV infection. (digitalnaturopath.com)
Because early HIV infection often causes no symptoms, a doctor usually diagnoses it by testing a person's blood for the presence of antibodies to HIV. (digitalnaturopath.com)
Symptoms cf yeast infection in dogs includes greasy, red, itchy skin, and a rancid odor. (dog-health-guide.org)
Women with clinical symptoms of tract [ 8 ] and disrupting various stages of lower genital tract infection were excluded fertilization [ 9 ]. (who.int)

Mycoplasma suis infections in pigs. (cabi.org)
Photomicrographs of blood samples from swine evaluated for evidence of Mycoplasma suis infection via scanning electron microscopy (A and B) and compound microscopy (C and D). In panel A, an M suis (arrow) organism is attached to the surface of an erythrocyte in a blood sample from an infected pig. (avma.org)

Cardinale F, Chironna M, Chinellato I, Principi N, Esposito S. Clinical relevance of Mycoplasma pneumoniae macrolide resistance in children . (cdc.gov)
These infections showed no evidence of macrolide resistance. (aku.edu)

Overview of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Sexually transmitted infection (STI) refers to an infection that is passed through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or other body fluids during oral, anal, or genital sex with an infected partner. (msdmanuals.com)
Healthcare providers (HCPs) reading this article may be familiar with the bacterium's name, Mycoplasma genitalium , or perhaps they have heard some vague references to it in articles about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). (npwomenshealthcare.com)

Epidemiology, complications, and cost of hospitalization in children with laboratory-confirmed influenza infection. (cdc.gov)

Differentiate from Mycoplasma gallisepticum , Mycoplasma synoviae , other respiratory viruses. (thepoultrysite.com)
Eradication of this infection is also possible using similar techniques as for Mycoplasma gallisepticum . (thepoultrysite.com)
Valnemulin (Econor - Novartis) was compared with a number of antimycoplasmal agents: tiamulin hydrogen fumarate (Tiamutin - Novartis), tylosin, tilmicosin, lincomycin/spectinomycin, enrofloxacin and chlortetracycline in an artificial Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) infection study in chicks. (octagon-services.co.uk)
Both Mycoplasma gallisepticum and M. pullorum were detected in lung tissue, the former being a significant cause of chronic respiratory disease in chickens and likely to have accounted for the signs reported. (thepoultrysite.com)

Modern taxonomy provisionally accepts that the genus Mycoplasma now contains genera previously known as Haemobartonella and Eperythrozoon based on hemoplasmas' lack of a cell wall, use of the codon UGA to encode tryptophan, and 16S rRNA gene sequences. (merckvetmanual.com)

This meta-analysis, in which studies reported between 1980 and 2014 were reviewed, showed that M. genitalium- related infection was associated with an approximately two-fold increased risk of cervicitis, preterm birth, spontaneous abortion, PID, and infertility in women. (npwomenshealthcare.com)
Our team recently did a meta-analysis, which is where you combine all of the data across all of the studies that have been published, and we found that M. genitalium infections were associated with about a two-fold increase in the risk of cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, preterm delivery, and spontaneous abortion. (cdc.gov)

Therefore, mycoplasmas are not affected by penicillins and other antibiotics that interfere with the cell wall synthesis. (wikipedia.org)
The growth of mycoplasmas in their host is inhibited by other broad-spectrum antibiotics. (wikipedia.org)
These broad-spectrum antibiotics inhibit the multiplication of the mycoplasma but does not kill them. (wikipedia.org)
Most people fully recover from this infection, even when antibiotics are not used. (healthychildren.org)
All mycoplasmas lack a cell wall and, therefore, all are inherently resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics (e.g., penicillin). (cdc.gov)
Because mycoplasmas do not have cell walls, many antibiotics cannot effectively treat them. (msdmanuals.com)
Treatment includes antibiotics for infection, tumor removal and flushing with and antiseptic solution. (dog-health-guide.org)
Treatment includes tumor removal if one is present, antibiotics for infection, daily irrigation with an antiseptic solution, and the use of antibiotic ointment directly on the sheath. (dog-health-guide.org)

Mycoplasmas may be difficult to eradicate from human or animal hosts or from cell cultures by antibiotic treatment because of resistance to the antibiotic, or because it does not kill the mycoplasma cell. (wikipedia.org)
In most cases, the bronchitis and upper respiratory tract illnesses associated with M pneumoniae infections are mild and get better on their own without antibiotic treatment. (healthychildren.org)
It seems to be a different infection (not caused by mycoplasma directly), the eye remains shut, but when trying to treat the eye with an antibiotic we can see that the infection is quite different from mycoplasma, we think it might be salmonella. (skyechooks.com)

Mycoplasma organisms cause infection primarily as extracellular parasites, attaching to the surface of ciliated and nonciliated epithelial cells of the respiratory and genital tracts. (medscape.com)
Mycoplasma genitalium is also known as a sexually transmitted bacterium that infects both men's and women's urinary and genital tracts. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)

In recent days, there has been a surge in cases of infection by the bacterium mycoplasma pneumoniae reported in multiple hospitals across the country, with children being the most affected. (globaltimes.cn)
Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted bacterium, which means it is not classified as an STD. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)

This is mainly because many healthy adults have genitourinary colonization with Mycoplasma, published studies on pathogenicity have important design limitations and the organisms are very difficult to detect. (wikipedia.org)
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae pathogenicity: the known and the unknown. (cabi.org)

Mycoplasma hyorhinis and Mycoplasma hyosynoviae in pig herds. (cabi.org)
This study hints at the significance of M. hyorhinis in causing respiratory infections in swine and also suggests that M. hyopneumoniae may not be a significant health hazard for swine populations of north Kerala. (jvas.in)

Seeking medical attention after learning that a current or former sex partner has, or might have had a sexually transmitted infection. (wikipedia.org)
A high concordance rate was found among sexual partners of M genitalium infected patients, indicating that the infection is sexually transmitted. (bmj.com)
are recommended to decrease risk of sexually transmitted infections. (msdmanuals.com)
Having said that, mycoplasma genitalium has lately been found in research to frequently cause sexually transmitted infections. (yoursexualhealth.co.uk)
We detected sexually transmitted infections (excluding syphilis) in 37.7% of women. (aku.edu)

This panel includes canine adenovirus, canine distemper virus, canine parainfluenza virus, canine respiratory coronavirus, canine pneumovirus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, and Mycoplasma cynos along with Influenza Virus Matrix PCR. (cornell.edu)
Determinants of immunity to influenza infection in man. (cdc.gov)

Culture requires inoculation in mycoplasma-free embryos or, more commonly in Mycoplasma Broth followed by plating out on Mycoplasma Agar. (thepoultrysite.com)

Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae clinical signs and gross lung lesions, including monitoring. (cabi.org)
Pregnant women and newborns were reported to be more vulnerable to the disease than others and to show more severe clinical signs after infection ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
600 pigs with previous diagnoses of mycoplasma infection accompanied by clinical signs of fever and jaundice. (cdc.gov)
The onset of clinical signs will be 2-3 days post infection. (cornell.edu)

Mycoplasmas in swine. (cabi.org)
Respiratory infections in pigs are a formidable threat to swine farmers worldwide. (jvas.in)

Observations of infections with and illness due to parainfluenza, mumps and respiratory syncytial viruses and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. (cdc.gov)

Children younger than 5 years were significantly more likely to have M. pneumoniae with viral co-infections compared to children older than 5 years (odds ratio [OR] 3.3, confidence interval [CI] 1.5-7.1, P =0.002). (annals.edu.sg)

Doctors can sometimes identify mycoplasmas by doing nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) on respiratory secretions or on vaginal or urethral swabs. (msdmanuals.com)

Never again will the word mycoplasma be dismissed as a minor infection of poultry. (skyechooks.com)
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2019. Macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae in the United States as determined from a national surveillance program . (cdc.gov)

Sometimes doctors diagnose Mycoplasma pneumoniae by doing blood tests to detect antibodies to it. (msdmanuals.com)
HIV antibodies generally do not reach detectable levels in the blood for one to three months following infection. (digitalnaturopath.com)
Antibodies to CIV develop rapidly and by 10 days post infection there is a significant antibody titer. (cornell.edu)

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the upper female reproductive organs (the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries). (msdmanuals.com)
Mycoplasma genitalium and Other Reproductive Tract Infections in Pregn" by Michelle J.L. Scoulla, Philippe Boeuf et al. (aku.edu)
Much about the range of pathogens, frequency of coinfection, and clinical effects of reproductive tract infections (RTIs) among pregnant women remains unknown. (aku.edu)
Those are the upper reproductive tract infections that cause more serious consequences. (cdc.gov)

These infections have had a large economic impact on regions where the infection is endemic ( 8 ). (cdc.gov)
Mycoplasma is endemic in about 75% of domestic flocks and usually doesn't cause any real problem. (skyechooks.com)

Eradication of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae from pig herds. (cabi.org)

With the adjustment of COVID-19 prevention and control measures, the number of mycoplasma pneumoniae infections this year may significantly increase compared to the previous three years, Li predicted. (globaltimes.cn)

This chapter presents current knowledge on the pathogenesis and immune responses against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infection in pigs and mice based on studies acquired from other Mycoplasma infections. (cabi.org)

Predisposing factors include stress and viral respiratory infections. (thepoultrysite.com)
7 days should be tested for CIV by an antibody test as the virus itself is often undetectable in later stages of illness, as is true for most respiratory viral infections. (cornell.edu)

Mycoplasma penetrans was selected as the out (reference) group. (avma.org)

The full consideration should be given to the possibility of infection besides tumor in lesions with high SUV value in 18F-FDG - PET /CT, especially in immunodeficiency patients . (bvsalud.org)

The following summary is modified from Baum's "Introduction to Mycoplasma Diseases" in Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases (see the image below). (medscape.com)
Examination of bursa and spleen tissue also revealed a subacute bursitis and splenic lymphocyte depletion suggestive of a primary infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) challenge most likely predisposing to secondary infections. (thepoultrysite.com)
Shipping, crowding, chilling, breeding, and other stress factors may activate shedding of the infectious agent among birds with latent infection. (cdc.gov)

Dual infections were uncommon. (bmj.com)

Li Tongzeng, the chief physician of the infection department at Beijing You'an Hospital, told the Global Times on Thursday that before the COVID-19 pandemic, a relatively large outbreak of mycoplasma pneumoniae infections would occur every three to seven years. (globaltimes.cn)
Necrotic enteritis, a Mycoplasma outbreak and Salmonella all feature in this monthly Disease Surveillance Report from the UK's Animal and Plant Health Agency, which looks back at diseases reported in April 2015. (thepoultrysite.com)

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The indirect hemagglutination test for the detection of antibodies in cattle naturally infected mycoplasmas. (1/949)

Temperature sensitivity studies on selected strains on Mycoplasma gallisepticum. (2/949)

Bovine mastitis in Ontario due to Mycoplasma agalactiae subsp. bovis. (3/949)

Antigenic characterization and cytolocalization of P35, the major Mycoplasma penetrans antigen. (4/949)

Mycoplasma penetrans bacteremia and primary antiphospholipid syndrome. (5/949)

Intranasally inoculated Mycoplasma hyorhinis causes eustachitis in pigs. (6/949)

Complementary randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis patterns and primer sets to differentiate Mycoplasma gallisepticum strains. (7/949)

Surfactant protein A mediates mycoplasmacidal activity of alveolar macrophages by production of peroxynitrite. (8/949)

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The indirect hemagglutination test for the detection of antibodies in cattle naturally infected mycoplasmas. (1/949)

Temperature sensitivity studies on selected strains on Mycoplasma gallisepticum. (2/949)

Bovine mastitis in Ontario due to Mycoplasma agalactiae subsp. bovis. (3/949)

Antigenic characterization and cytolocalization of P35, the major Mycoplasma penetrans antigen. (4/949)

Mycoplasma penetrans bacteremia and primary antiphospholipid syndrome. (5/949)

Intranasally inoculated Mycoplasma hyorhinis causes eustachitis in pigs. (6/949)

Complementary randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis patterns and primer sets to differentiate Mycoplasma gallisepticum strains. (7/949)

Surfactant protein A mediates mycoplasmacidal activity of alveolar macrophages by production of peroxynitrite. (8/949)

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