Mycoplasma

Mycoplasma:Mycoplasmas are a type of bacteria that lack a cell wall. This makes them resistant to many antibiotics that target cell walls. Mycoplasmas are some of the smallest bacteria, and can only be seen with a microscope. They are often found in the respiratory tract, and can cause infections such as pneumonia.Mycoplasmas are classified into two groups based on their ability to cause disease: pathogenic and non-pathogenic. Pathogenic mycoplasmas are responsible for causing infections, while non-pathogenic mycoplasmas do not typically cause disease. However, non-pathogenic mycoplasmas can sometimes opportunistically infect people with weakened immune systems.