a type of bacteria that can cause infections in the genital tract.

the smallest self-reproducing prokaryote; lacks a cell wall and can survive without oxygen; can cause pneumonia and urinary tract infection

a molecular entity larger than a virus but lacking a cell wall

a pathogen that infects plants, animals and humans

Any of a group of single-celled organisms which possess the smallest known cells. Usually parasitic; probably bacterial in origin.

the smallest free-living organism known. -terminal sequencing determination of the sequence of a protein using Edman degradation, resulting in the sequential release of amino acids from the -terminus of the protein.

A class of bacteria that may cause diseases that affect the reproductive system. l J l l N l l Q l l l X l Y l

Very tiny parasitic microorganism that infects mammals. They possess characteristics of both bacteria and viruses, and can be killed with antibiotics. Back to glossary index

A living microorganism lacking a true cell wall. Mycoplasma are intermediate between bacteria and viruses. Some species can cause plant diseases. See aster yellows

very common sexually transmitted disease or urinary tract infection caused by a bacteria-like organism in the urethra and reproductive system.

Degenerate bacteria that do not have cell walls. Mycoplasmas are smaller than bacteria but larger than viruses. They cause animal and human diseases.

a group of BACTERIA, some of whose members cause disease in animals and humans. Mycoplasma are very simple one-celled organisms without an outer membrane. They penetrate and infect individual cells. Most commonly, mycoplasma causes pneumonia.

The smallest of all mini bugs. Implicated in CFS.

A general category of microorganisms that shares some characteristics of bacteria.

A group of microscopic organisms intermediate between bacteria and viruses.

The mycoplasma are a very large group of bacteria. There are more than 70 types. Mycoplasma hominis and Mycoplasma pneumoniae are among the dozen types of mycoplasma that occur in humans. See the entire definition of Mycoplasma

1. Smallest free-living organisms known to infect humans. Mycoplasma cause a variety of illnesses, especially of the lungs and sexual organs. 2. Any microorganism of the genus Mycoplasma, also called pleuropneumonia-like organism.

Microorganisms that are intermediate in size between bacteria and viruses.

A wall-less prokaryotic microorganism of the class Mollicutes. ( 21)

A genus of cell wall-less, sterol-requiring, catalase-negative bacteria (family Mycoplasmataceae) occurring as parasites and pathogens. ( 16)

A type of small bacteria, which lack the rigid cell wall common to most bacteria. A causative agent of pneumonia in humans and some domestic animals is Mycoplasma pneumonia.

Mycoplasma is a genus of bacteria that lack cell walls. They can be parasitic or saprophytic. Several species are pathogenic in humans, including M. pneumoniae, which is an important cause of pneumonia and other respiratory disorders, and M. genitalium, which is believed to be involved in pelvic inflammatory diseases.