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What is the main reason Mycoplasma pneumoniae is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics?
What is the main reason Mycoplasma pneumoniae is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics?
- It lacks a cell wall (correct)
- It has a thick cell wall
- It is able to actively pump out the antibiotics
- It forms a biofilm that protects it from antibiotics
How does Mycoplasma pneumoniae primarily spread among humans?
How does Mycoplasma pneumoniae primarily spread among humans?
- Through contaminated water
- Through direct contact with infected individuals
- Through respiratory secretions (correct)
- Through insect vectors
Which characteristic of Mycoplasma pneumoniae contributes to its ability to cause persistent infections in closed communities?
Which characteristic of Mycoplasma pneumoniae contributes to its ability to cause persistent infections in closed communities?
- Slow spread over weeks (correct)
- Development of spores for transmission
- Ability to survive in soil and water
- Rapid systemic dissemination
Which clinical manifestation distinguishes atypical pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae from pneumococcal pneumonia?
Which clinical manifestation distinguishes atypical pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae from pneumococcal pneumonia?
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Which mechanism is responsible for Mycoplasma pneumoniae's damage to the respiratory epithelium?
Which mechanism is responsible for Mycoplasma pneumoniae's damage to the respiratory epithelium?
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