Mycoplasma amphoriforme

Mycoplasma amphoriforme  Scientific classification  Domain: Bacteria Phylum: Firmicutes Class: Mollicutes Order: Mycoplasmatales Family: Mycoplasmataceae Genus: Mycoplasma Species: M.  amphoriforme Binomial name Mycoplasma amphoriforme
Pitcher et al. 2005           
Mycoplasma amphoriforme is a type of bacteria. It belongs in a larger group Mycoplasma. This group of bacteria do not have a cell like other bacteria. Because this bacteria does not have a cell wall, medicines may not cure an infection with this bacteria. Penicillin  and other medications cannot cure this infection. There are other medications that will work. This group of bacteria are the  smallest ones discovered. These bacteria do not need oxygen.

This bacterium has been found in people who are sick. Some people who have lung infections and can not fight illnesses have an infection with this bacterium. It moves by gliding and has a pointed tip that looks the same as M. gallepticum, and M. pneumonia. If a person has an infection with this bacterium they might breathe fast and their hearts could beat fast.

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