I.
PENDAHULUAN
II.
EVOLUSI DAN KERAGAMAN MIKROBA
III.
TINGKATAN TAKSONOMI
IV.
SISTEM KLASIFIKASI
V.
KARAKTERISTIK UTAMA YANG DIGUNAKAN DALAM
TAKSONOMI
VI.
PENDUGAAN (ASSESSING) FILOGENI MIKROBA
VII.
DIVISI UTAMA ORGANISME
VIII.
BERGEY’S MANUAL OF SYSTEMATIC BACTERIOLOGY
IX.
GARIS BESAR FILOGENI DAN KERAGAMAN PROKARIOT
X.
MENGENAL LEBIH DEKAT ANGGOTA DUNIA MIKROBA
A. ARCHAEA
B. BACTERIA
C. FUNGI
D. ALGAE
E. PROTOZOA
F. VIRUS
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A. ARCHAEA
1. PENDAHULUAN
The archaea are quite diverse, both in morphology and physiology
a. They may stain gram positive or gram negative
b. They may be spherical, rod-shaped, spiral, lobed, plate-shaped, irregularly shaped or pleomorphic
c. They may exist as single cells, aggregates or filaments
d. They may multiply by binary fission, budding, fragmentation, or other mechanisms e. They may be aerobic, facultatively anaerobic, or strictly anaerobic
f. Nutritionally, they range from chemilithoautotrophs to organotrophs
g. Some are mesophiles, while others are hyperthermophiles that can grow above 100°C h. They are often found in extreme aquatic and terrestrial habitats; recently, archaea
2. Archaeal Taxonomy-the new edition of Bergey’s Manual will divide the archaea
into two phyla:
a. Phylum: Crenarchaeota
b. Phylum: Euryarchaeota
Many are extremely thermophilic, acidophilic, and sulfur-dependent
1) Sulfur may be used as an electron acceptor in anaerobic respiration, or as an electron source by lithotrophs
2) Almost all are strict anaerobes
3) They grow in geothermally heated water or soils (solfatara) that contain elemental sulfur (sulfur-rich hot springs, waters surrounding submarine volcanic activity); some (e.g., Pyrodictum spp.) can grow quite well above the boiling point of water (optimum ± 105oC)
4) Some are organotrophic; others are lithotrophic
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A. ARCHAEA
2. Archaeal Taxonomy-the new edition of Bergey’s Manual will divide the archaea
into two phyla:
b. Phylum: Crenarchaeota
1) The Methanogens
2) The Halobacteria
3) The Thermoplasms
A. ARCHAEA
B. BACTERIA
C. FUNGI
D. ALGAE
E. PROTOZOA
F. VIRUS
X. MENGENAL LEBIH DEKAT ANGGOTA DUNIA MIKROBA
B. BAKTERIA
Most widely accepted taxonomic classification for
Most widely accepted taxonomic classification for
bacteria is
bacteria is
Bergey’s Manual of Systematic
Bergey’s Manual of Systematic
Bacteriology
Bacteriology
.
.
5000 bacterial species identified, 3100 classified.
5000 bacterial species identified, 3100 classified.
Bacteria are divided into four
Bacteria are divided into four
divisions
divisions
(phyla)
(phyla)
Each division is divided into Each division is divided into sectionssections according to: according to: – Gram stain reactionGram stain reaction
– Cell shapeCell shape
– Cell arrangementsCell arrangements – Oxygen requirementsOxygen requirements – MotilityMotility
– Nutritional and metabolic propertiesNutritional and metabolic properties
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B. BAKTERIA
1. Gram-Negative Bacteria (Divisi I)
2. Gram-Positive Bacteria (Divisi II)
3. Wall-Less Bacteria (Divisi III)
a. Spirochetes
a. Spirochetes
– Helical shape. Flexible.Helical shape. Flexible.
– Contain two or more axial filaments Contain two or more axial filaments (endoflagella(endoflagella).).
– Move in corkscrew pattern.Move in corkscrew pattern.
– Medically important members:Medically important members:
Treponema pallidumTreponema pallidum: Syphilis: Syphilis
Borrelia spp.:Borrelia spp.: Lyme disease, relapsing feverLyme disease, relapsing fever LeptospiraLeptospira: Leptospirosis: Leptospirosis
Borrelia Burgdorferi
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B. BAKTERIA
1. Gram-Negative Bacteria (Divisi I)-
lanjutan
b. Aerobic, Motile, Helical/Vibroid Gram-Negative Bacteria
b. Aerobic, Motile, Helical/Vibroid Gram-Negative Bacteria
Rigid helical shape or curved rods
Rigid helical shape or curved rods
Lack axial filaments (endoflagella); have polar flagella
Lack axial filaments (endoflagella); have polar flagella
instead.
instead.
Most are harmless aquatic organisms
Most are harmless aquatic organisms
.
.
Genus
Genus
Azospirillum
Azospirillum
fixes nitrogen in soil.
fixes nitrogen in soil.
Genus
Genus
Bdellovibrio
Bdellovibrio
attacks other bacteria.
attacks other bacteria.
Important pathogens include:
Important pathogens include:
–
Campylobacter jejuni
Campylobacter jejuni
:
:
Most common bacterial food-
Most common bacterial
food-borne intestinal disease in the United States (2 million
borne intestinal disease in the United States (2 million
cases/year). Associated with undercooked chicken.
cases/year). Associated with undercooked chicken.
–
Helicobacter pylori
Helicobacter pylori
: Causes most gastric ulcers in
:
Causes most gastric ulcers in
humans.
humans.
c.
c.
Gram-Negative Aerobic Rods and CocciGram-Negative Aerobic Rods and Cocci
Contains many medically significant groups (Genera). Contains many medically significant groups (Genera).
PseudomonasPseudomonas:: Rods with polar flagella. Many secrete pigments in media. Rods with polar flagella. Many secrete pigments in media.
– Pseudomonas aeruginosaPseudomonas aeruginosa:: Urinary tract infections (UTIs), Urinary tract infections (UTIs),
septicemia, abcesses, burns, pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis septicemia, abcesses, burns, pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis patients, and meningitis.
patients, and meningitis.
LegionellaLegionella:: Rods that live in natural waters. Frequently found in air Rods that live in natural waters. Frequently found in air
conditioning systems, humidifiers, showers, spas, and fountains. conditioning systems, humidifiers, showers, spas, and fountains.
– Legionella pneumophilaLegionella pneumophila:: Legionnaires’ disease (pneumonia, 1976) Legionnaires’ disease (pneumonia, 1976) and Pontiac fever.
and Pontiac fever.
NeisseriaNeisseria:: Diplococci. Frequently found on human mucous membranes. Diplococci. Frequently found on human mucous membranes.
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B. BAKTERIA
1. Gram-Negative Bacteria (Divisi I)
-lanjutan
Genus Moraxella
Genus
Moraxella
:
:
Aerobic egg-shaped cocco-bacilli.
Aerobic egg-shaped cocco-bacilli.
Moraxella lacunata
Moraxella lacunata
: Conjunctivitis.
: Conjunctivitis.
Genus Brucella
Genus
Brucella
:
:
Small nonmotile coccobacilli.
Small nonmotile coccobacilli.
All species are obligate parasites of mammals.
All species are obligate parasites of mammals.
Cause brucellosis. Can survive phagocytosis.
Cause brucellosis. Can survive phagocytosis.
Genus
Genus
Bordetella
Bordetella
:
:
Nonmotile rods. Virulent forms have
Nonmotile rods. Virulent forms have
capsules.
Genus
Genus
Francisella
Francisella
: Small pleomorphic bacteria.
: Small pleomorphic bacteria.
Francisella tularensis
Francisella tularensis
:
:
Tularemia
Tularemia
Genera
Genera
Rhizobium
Rhizobium
and
and
Bradyrhizobium
Bradyrhizobium
:
:
Form nodules
Form nodules
on legume roots and fix nitrogen in soil.
d.
d.
Facultative Anaerobic Gram-Negative Rods
Facultative Anaerobic Gram-Negative Rods
Many cause diseases of gastrointestinal tract;
Many cause diseases of gastrointestinal tract;
Contains three medically significant families.
Contains three medically significant families.
1) Family Enterobacteriaceae (Enterics)
1) Family Enterobacteriaceae (Enterics)
Inhabit intestinal tracts of animals.
Inhabit intestinal tracts of animals.
Motile bacteria with peritrichous flagella or nonmotile.
Motile bacteria with peritrichous flagella or nonmotile.
Many have fimbriae for attachment to mucous membranes and sex
Many have fimbriae for attachment to mucous membranes and sex
pili for exchange of DNA (antibiotic resistance genes)
pili for exchange of DNA (antibiotic resistance genes)
Most ferment glucose and other sugars.
Most ferment glucose and other sugars.
Genus
Genus
Escherichia
Escherichia
:
:
E. coli
E. coli
is common inhabitant of human
is common inhabitant of human
intestinal tract. Most strains are not pathogenic, but others can
intestinal tract. Most strains are not pathogenic, but others can
cause
cause
UTIs
UTIs
(urinary tract infections), traveler’s diarrhea, and
(urinary tract infections), traveler’s diarrhea, and
food-borne disease.
X. MENGENAL LEBIH DEKAT ANGGOTA DUNIA MIKROBA
B. BAKTERIA
1. Gram-Negative Bacteria (Divisi I)
d.
d.
Facultative Anaerobic Gram-Negative Rods
Facultative Anaerobic Gram-Negative Rods
1) Family Enterobacteriaceae (Enterics)
1) Family Enterobacteriaceae (Enterics) Lanjutan
Lanjutan
Genus SalmonellaGenus Salmonella: Almost all members are potential pathogens. : Almost all members are potential pathogens.
Common inhabitants of animal GI tract. Can contaminate food (eggs,
Common inhabitants of animal GI tract. Can contaminate food (eggs,
meat).
meat).
Salmonella typhiSalmonella typhi: Typhoid fever, severe illness.: Typhoid fever, severe illness.
S. enteritidisS. enteritidis: Causes salmonellosis, the second most common bacterial : Causes salmonellosis, the second most common bacterial food-borne disease. Over 1.3 million cases/year in the U.S.
food-borne disease. Over 1.3 million cases/year in the U.S.
Genus ShigellaGenus Shigella: Only found in humans. Second most common cause of : Only found in humans. Second most common cause of
traveler’s diarrhea.
traveler’s diarrhea.
Genus KlebsiellaGenus Klebsiella: Cause respiratory and UTIs.: Cause respiratory and UTIs.
Klebsiella pneumoniaeKlebsiella pneumoniae: Antibiotic resistant strains cause pneumonia and : Antibiotic resistant strains cause pneumonia and nosocomial infections.
nosocomial infections.
Genus SerratiaGenus Serratia: Opportunistic respiratory and urinary tract infections.: Opportunistic respiratory and urinary tract infections.
Serratia marcescens: Produces a red pigment. Important cause of Serratia marcescens: Produces a red pigment. Important cause of nosocomial infections.
d.
d.
Facultative Anaerobic Gram-Negative Rods
Facultative Anaerobic Gram-Negative Rods
1) Family Enterobacteriaceae (Enterics)
1) Family Enterobacteriaceae (Enterics) Lanjutan
Lanjutan
Genus Proteus
Genus Proteus
: Actively motile. Cause UTIs, wound infections,
: Actively motile. Cause UTIs, wound infections,
and infant diarrhea (nosocomial).
and infant diarrhea (nosocomial).
Genus Yersinia
Genus Yersinia
:
:
Yersinia pestisYersinia pestis: Causes bubonic plague (black death). Transmitted : Causes bubonic plague (black death). Transmitted by fleas, respiratory droplet, and contact with animals.
by fleas, respiratory droplet, and contact with animals.
Genus Erwinia
Genus Erwinia
: Important plant pathogens.
: Important plant pathogens.
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B. BAKTERIA
1. Gram-Negative Bacteria (Divisi I)
d.
d.
Facultative Anaerobic Gram-Negative Rods
Facultative Anaerobic Gram-Negative Rods
2)
2)
Family Vibrionaceae
Family Vibrionaceae
Found in aquatic habitats.
Found in aquatic habitats.
Straight or slightly curved rods
Straight or slightly curved rods
Genus Vibrio
Genus Vibrio
: Slightly curved rods.
: Slightly curved rods.
d.
d.
Facultative Anaerobic Gram-Negative Rods
Facultative Anaerobic Gram-Negative Rods
3)
3)
Family Pasterellaceae
Family Pasterellaceae
Found in aquatic habitats; Straight or slightly curved rods
Found in aquatic habitats; Straight or slightly curved rods
Genus Pasteurella
Genus Pasteurella
: Pathogens of domestic
: Pathogens of domestic
animals.
animals.
Genus Hemophilus
Genus Hemophilus
:
:
Important pathogens that inhabit
Important pathogens that inhabit
mucous membranes of upper respiratory tract, mouth,
mucous membranes of upper respiratory tract, mouth,
vagina, and intestinal tract. Require blood in culture.
vagina, and intestinal tract. Require blood in culture.
Hemophilus influenzaeHemophilus influenzae: Causes meningitis, ear : Causes meningitis, ear
infections, bronchitis, arthritis, and pneumonia in
infections, bronchitis, arthritis, and pneumonia in
children.
children.
H. ducreyiH. ducreyi: Cause of sexually transmitted chancroid.: Cause of sexually transmitted chancroid.
Genus Gardnerella
Genus Gardnerella
:
:
Not assigned to any family.
Not assigned to any family.
May be straight, helical, or curved.
May be straight, helical, or curved.
–
Genus
Genus
Bacteroides
Bacteroides
:
:
Nonmotile
Nonmotile
.
.
Live in human
Live in human
intestinal tract (1 billion/gram of feces) and gum
intestinal tract (1 billion/gram of feces) and gum
crevices. Cause peritonitis, abscesses, and deep
crevices. Cause peritonitis, abscesses, and deep
tissue infections.
tissue infections.
–
Genus
Genus
Fusobacterium
Fusobacterium
: Long slender rods with
:
Long slender rods with
pointed tips. Found in gingival crevices, cause
pointed tips. Found in gingival crevices, cause
dental abscesses.
dental abscesses.
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B. BAKTERIA
1. Gram-Negative Bacteria (Divisi I)
e.
Obligate anaerobes that release H
Obligate anaerobes that release H
22S into the atmosphere.S into the atmosphere.
Found in soil and intestinal tract of animals.
Found in soil and intestinal tract of animals.
Ecologically important.
Ecologically important.
f.
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B. BAKTERIA
1. Gram-Negative Bacteria (Divisi I)
g.
g.
Anaerobic Gram-Negative Cocci
Anaerobic Gram-Negative Cocci
h.
h.
Rickettsias and Chlamydias
Rickettsias and Chlamydias
Gram negative bacteria; Obligate intracellular parasites.
Rickettsias: Rod shaped bacteria or coccobacilli, highly pleomorphic. Transmitted to
humans by insects and ticks (except for Coxiella burnetti which causes Q fever).
Genus Ehrlichiae: Live in white blood cells.
Genus Rickettsia: Cause spotted group fevers (Rocky mountain spotted fever, endemic typhus).
Chlamydias
Chlamydias: : Cocci shaped bacteria. Transmitted to humans by interpersonal contact or by Cocci shaped bacteria. Transmitted to humans by interpersonal contact or by airborne respiratory routes.
airborne respiratory routes.
Unique life cycle: Form a reticulate and elementary bodies in infected cells.
Unique life cycle: Form a reticulate and elementary bodies in infected cells.
Three species:
Three species:
– Chlamydia trachomatisChlamydia trachomatis: Causes blindness in humans and nongonococcal : Causes blindness in humans and nongonococcal urethritis (most common STD in U.S.).
urethritis (most common STD in U.S.). – C. psittaciC. psittaci: Parrot fever.: Parrot fever.
1. Gram-Negative Bacteria (Divisi I)
2. Gram-Positive Bacteria (Divisi II)
3. Wall-Less Bacteria (Divisi III)
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B. BAKTERIA
2. Gram-Positive Bacteria (Divisi II)
a. Gram-Positive Cocci
Non-spore forming cocci.
Non-spore forming cocci.
Aerobic to strictly anaerobic.
Aerobic to strictly anaerobic.
Pyogenic (pus-forming)
Pyogenic (pus-forming)
– Genus Genus StaphylococcusStaphylococcus: Tend to form grape-like clusters. Grow well under high : Tend to form grape-like clusters. Grow well under high osmotic pressure and low moisture.
osmotic pressure and low moisture.
Very common infections, because almost always found on skin and in nasal mucous Very common infections, because almost always found on skin and in nasal mucous membranes.
membranes.
Staphylococcus aureusStaphylococcus aureus:: (aureus = golden) Yellow pigmented colonies. (aureus = golden) Yellow pigmented colonies. Produce several toxins. Cause pimples, sties, skin abscesses, toxic shock Produce several toxins. Cause pimples, sties, skin abscesses, toxic shock syndrome, food poisoning, and nosocomial infections.
syndrome, food poisoning, and nosocomial infections. Antibiotic resistance is big problem.
Antibiotic resistance is big problem. Vancomycin
a. Gram-Positive Cocci (lanjutan)
Genus Streptococcus
Genus Streptococcus
:
:
Most are pathogens. Tend to appear in chains or pairs. Do not use
Most are pathogens. Tend to appear in chains or pairs. Do not use
oxygen, but most are aerotolerant. Classified based on their effect on red
oxygen, but most are aerotolerant. Classified based on their effect on red
blood cells (hemolysis).
blood cells (hemolysis).
Cause a wide range of diseases: Strep throat, respiratory infections,
Cause a wide range of diseases: Strep throat, respiratory infections,
abscesses, puerperal fever, and opportunistic infections.
abscesses, puerperal fever, and opportunistic infections.
A flesh eating Streptococcus strain emerged in 1994 and 1998. After
A flesh eating Streptococcus strain emerged in 1994 and 1998. After
initial infection, bacteria live on dead flesh, produce toxins, and are not
initial infection, bacteria live on dead flesh, produce toxins, and are not
treatable by antibiotics.
treatable by antibiotics.
– Streptococcus pneumoniaeStreptococcus pneumoniae: : Bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, meningitis, Bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, meningitis, and sinus infections.
and sinus infections.
– Streptococcus pyogenesStreptococcus pyogenes: Strep throat, scarlet fever, rheumatic fever, : Strep throat, scarlet fever, rheumatic fever, impetigo, skin infections, erysipelas, puerperal fever, glomerulonephritis.
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B. BAKTERIA
2. Gram-Positive Bacteria (Divisi II)
b. Endospore-Forming Gram-Positive Rods and Cocci
Aerobic to strictly anaerobic; Motile and nonmotile; Survive harsh
Aerobic to strictly anaerobic; Motile and nonmotile; Survive harsh
environmental conditions
environmental conditions.
.
Genus BacillusGenus Bacillus: : Rod shaped bacteriaRod shaped bacteria..
Bacillus anthracisBacillus anthracis: : Causes anthrax a disease of cattle. Large (4-8 um) Causes anthrax a disease of cattle. Large (4-8 um) nonmotile facultative anaerobe
nonmotile facultative anaerobe..
Bacillus thuringiensisBacillus thuringiensis: : Kills insects, used by gardenersKills insects, used by gardeners..
Genus ClostridiumGenus Clostridium: : Rod shaped bacteria, obligate anaerobesRod shaped bacteria, obligate anaerobes. .
Clostridium tetaniClostridium tetani: : Causes tetanus (T in DPT vaccine).Causes tetanus (T in DPT vaccine). Clostridium botulinumClostridium botulinum: : Causes botulism.Causes botulism.
b. Endospore-Forming Gram-Positive Rods and Cocci
Aerobic to strictly anaerobic; Motile and nonmotile; Survive harsh
Aerobic to strictly anaerobic; Motile and nonmotile; Survive harsh
environmental conditions
environmental conditions.
.
Genus BacillusGenus Bacillus: : Rod shaped bacteriaRod shaped bacteria..
Bacillus anthracisBacillus anthracis: : Causes anthrax a disease of cattle. Large (4-8 um) Causes anthrax a disease of cattle. Large (4-8 um) nonmotile facultative anaerobe
nonmotile facultative anaerobe..
Bacillus thuringiensisBacillus thuringiensis: : Kills insects, used by gardenersKills insects, used by gardeners..
Genus ClostridiumGenus Clostridium: : Rod shaped bacteria, obligate anaerobesRod shaped bacteria, obligate anaerobes. .
Clostridium tetaniClostridium tetani: : Causes tetanus (T in DPT vaccine).Causes tetanus (T in DPT vaccine). Clostridium botulinumClostridium botulinum: : Causes botulism.Causes botulism.
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B. BAKTERIA
2. Gram-Positive Bacteria (Divisi II)
d. Irregular Nonsporing Gram-Positive Rods
Club shaped (Corynebacteria); Pleomorphic; May be anaerobic or aerobic.
Club shaped (Corynebacteria); Pleomorphic; May be anaerobic or aerobic.
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Important pathogens; Cause diphtheria (D in DPT vaccine);
Important pathogens; Cause diphtheria (D in DPT vaccine);
Propionibacterium acnes
e. Mycobacteria
Aerobic, non-spore-forming rods.Aerobic, non-spore-forming rods.
Stain Gram-positive, but cell wall structure is more similar to Gram-negative Stain Gram-positive, but cell wall structure is more similar to Gram-negative bacteria.
bacteria.
Waxy cell wall with mycolic acids (instead of peptidoglycan).Waxy cell wall with mycolic acids (instead of peptidoglycan).
Acid-fast, drug resistant, resistant to drying, and pathogenic due to waxy cell wall.Acid-fast, drug resistant, resistant to drying, and pathogenic due to waxy cell wall.
Grow very slowly.Grow very slowly.
Tend to cause chronic infections.Tend to cause chronic infections.
Important pathogens: Important pathogens:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Causes tuberculosis.Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Causes tuberculosis.
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B. BAKTERIA
2. Gram-Positive Bacteria (Divisi II)
f. Nocardioforms
Gram-positive, filamentous, aerobic.
Gram-positive, filamentous, aerobic.
Many are acid fast.
Many are acid fast.
Common in soil.
Common in soil.
Genus Nocardia
Genus Nocardia
: Form filaments which fragment into short rods to
: Form filaments which fragment into short rods to
reproduce.
reproduce.
g. Actinomycetes
Gram-positive, filamentous, resemble molds.
Gram-positive, filamentous, resemble molds.
Common in soil.
Common in soil.
Genus Streptomyces:
Genus Streptomyces
:
Live in soil. Live in soil.
Give soil its musty odor. Give soil its musty odor.
1. Gram-Negative Bacteria (Divisi I)
2. Gram-Positive Bacteria (Divisi II)
3. Wall-Less Bacteria (Divisi III)
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B. BAKTERIA
3. Wall-Less Bacteria (Divisi III)
Mycoplasmas
Mycoplasmas
Do not form cell walls
Do not form cell walls
.
.
Most are aerobes or facultative anaerobes.
Most are aerobes or facultative anaerobes.
Highly pleomorphic.
Highly pleomorphic.
Can produce filaments that resemble fungi.
Can produce filaments that resemble fungi.
Produce very small colonies (1 nm in diameter).
Produce very small colonies (1 nm in diameter).
Very small cells: 0.1 to 0.25 mm in diameter.
Very small cells: 0.1 to 0.25 mm in diameter.
Can pass through bacterial filters.
Can pass through bacterial filters.
Most important human pathogen:
Most important human pathogen:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
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