TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Mycoplasma Infections A1 - Dubrocq, Gueorgui A2 - Kline, Mark W. PY - 2018 T2 - Rudolph's Pediatrics, 23e AB - Mycoplasmas are bacteria that make up 1 genus of a special class called Mollicutes. The species are widespread in nature and can affect humans, plants, and animals. They are the smallest self-replicating microorganisms (0.2 μm) and are capable of a cell-free existence. A small genome and limited biosynthetic capabilities are responsible for their biological characteristics and requirements for complex growth media. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182936233 ER -