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Mycoplasmataceae
Medical Definition: | A family of gram-negative, non-motile bacteria from human and animal sources. One saprophytic species is known. |
Guide Notes: | infection: coord IM with MYCOPLASMATALES INFECTIONS (IM) |
Previously Indexed: | Bacteria (1966-1974) |
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. | |
Ureaplasma - A genus of gram-negative, nonmotile bacteria which are common parasitic inhabitants of the urogenital tracts of humans, cattle, dogs, and monkeys. |
Mycoplasmataceae Medical Definitions and Terms
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