Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Infection with Mycoplasma

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae?

• A) The causative agent attaches to ciliated cells in the respiratory tract.
• B) It causes disease which is usually severe enough to require hospitalization.
• C) It is extremely difficult to treat.
• D) The causative agent is a fast-growing Gram-positive bacillus.
• E) It is diagnosed by the appearance of typical ʺfried-eggʺ colonies on agar.

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