Mycoplasma

**Definition:** A genus of gram-negative, mostly facultatively anaerobic bacteria in the family MYCOPLASMATACEAE. The cells are bounded by a PLASMA MEMBRANE and lack a true CELL WALL. Its organisms are pathogens found on the MUCOUS MEMBRANES of humans, ANIMALS, and BIRDS.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.440.860.580.553.553

**Synonyms:** - Haemobartonella - Eperythrozoon