This flashcard identifies *Mycoplasma pneumoniae* by its characteristic "walking pneumonia" appearance on X-ray and its cultivation on Eaton's agar. Additionally, it notes the significance of a high titer of cold agglutinins, which are associated with hemolysis.
This flashcard identifies *Mycoplasma pneumoniae* based on its characteristic "walking pneumonia" appearance on X-ray and its growth on Eaton's agar. It also highlights the presence of a high titer of cold agglutinins, which can cause hemolysis.
| Front | Mycoplasma pneumoniae Xray looks like? high titer of? which can?2 Grown on what agar? |
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| Back | PNEOM, PNEOM, PNEOM, eatin (eaton) some agar |
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