Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a pleomorphic bacterium lacking a cell wall, causing atypical pneumonia with a dry cough. It produces cold agglutinins (IgM) and is treated with macrolides or doxycycline.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae es una bacteria pleomorfa sin pared celular, lo que la hace resistente a los betalactámicos. Produce aglutininas frías (IgM) y causa neumonía atípica con tos seca y parches de infiltrado. El tratamiento incluye macrólidos o doxiciclina.
| Front | M.pneumonia Features Manifestations Treatment |
|---|---|
| Back | Features ↓ No cell wall (penicillins will not work) Cold agglutinins made (IgM) Manifestations ↓ Dry (nonproductive) cough Patchy area of infiltrate (no consolidation) Atypical Pneumonia Treatment ↓ Macrolides | Doxycycline |
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