What component of Mycoplasma cell membrane is unique?
Answer: It contains sterols like cholesterol and is the cell's only protective layer. Mycoplasma requires cholesterol for growth.
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Why do penicillins and cephalosporins not work against Mycoplasma?
Why do penicillins and cephalosporins not work against Mycoplasma?
Answer: Mycoplasma has no cell wall, therefore, penicillins and cephalosporins which target the cell wall are ineffective.
How is nocardiosis treated?
How is nocardiosis treated?
Answer: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)
What risk factors predispose to Nocardia infection?
What risk factors predispose to Nocardia infection?
Answer: Immunosuppression and cancer
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