Mycoplasma Pathogenicity

The Mycoplasmas, Volume IV: Mycoplasma Pathogenicity is a collection of essays that discusses the factors involved in recovery of mollicutes. The book presents the importance of mixed infections involving mycoplasmas and other microorganisms. It also demonstrates the importance of mycoplasmal arthritis in veterinary medicine.

The text describes the dynamics and physicochemical aspects of adherence. It discusses the interaction of mycoplasmas with lymphoid cells and macrophages. Another topic of interest is the induction of cytotoxic lymphocytes by mycoplasma. The section that follows describes the chemoprophylaxis for mycoplasma diseases in man.

The book will provide valuable insights for microbiologists, pathologists, students, and researchers in the field of bacteriology.

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List of Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Contents of Previous Volumes
1 / Newly Discovered Mollicutes
I. Introduction
II. Factors Involved in Recovery of New Mollicutes
III. New Species and Host Distribution
IV. Future Outlook
References
2 / Mycoplasmal and Mixed Infections of the Human Male Urogenital tract and their Possible Complications
I. Introduction
II. Localization and Description of the Mycoplasmas Involved
III. Pathogenicity of Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasmas in Extragenital Sites and in Other Species
IV. Criteria for Establishing Microorganisms as a Cause of Nongonococcal Urethritis
V. Role of Mycoplasma genitalium in Nongonococcal Urethritis
VI. Postgonococcal Urethritis
VII. Relevance of Mixed Infections Involving Mycoplasmas and Other Microorganisms
VIII. Possible Involvement of Mycoplasmas in Complications of Nongonococcal Urethritis
IX. Proposals for Future Research
References
3 / Mycoplasmal Respiratory Infections
I. Mycoplasmal Respiratory Diseases
II. Pathogenic Mechanisms
III. Summary
References
4 / Mycoplasma-Induced Arthritis
I. Introduction
II. Importance of Mycoplasmal Arthritis in Veterinary Medicine
III. Pathogenic Mechanisms of Arthritis with Emphasis on Experimental Models
IV. Role of Mycoplasmas in Human Arthritis
V. Relevance of Mycoplasmal and Other Experimental Models of Joint Inflammation to the Study of Human Arthritis
References
5 / Mycoplasma Adherence
I. Introduction
II. Experimental Systems
III. Dynamics and Physicochemical Aspects of Adherence
IV. Receptors
V. Adhesins
VI. Adherence and Pathogenicity
VII. Conclusion
References
6 / Interactions of Mycoplasmas and their Products with Lymphoid Cells in Vitro
I. Introduction
II. Inhibitory Effects of Mycoplasmas on Lymphoid Cells
III. Interaction of Mycoplasmas with Lymphoid Cell Surfaces
IV. Mitogenic Properties of Mycoplasmas for Lymphocytes
V. Induction of Cytotoxic Lymphocytes by Mycoplasmas
VI. Induction of Interferons by Mycoplasmas and Mycoplasma Viruses
VII. Interaction of Mycoplasmas with Macrophages
VIII. Summary and Future Prospects
References
7 / Humoral and Cell-Mediated Immunity
I. Introduction
II. Interactions of Mycoplasmas with Phagocytic Cells
III. Interactions of Mycoplasmas and Complement
IV. Humoral Immunity
V. Cell-Mediated Immunity
VI. Summary
References
8 / Infections Sequelae and Autoimmune Reactions In Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection
I. Introduction
II. Autoimmune Reactions in Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection
III. Nonrespiratory Sequelae in Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection
IV. Summary
References
9 / Pathogenicity Factors in Mycoplasmas and Spiroplasmas
I. Introduction
II. Products with Cytotoxic Potential
III. Indirect Cytotoxicity Mechanisms
IV. Antimycoplasmal Factors Produced by Mycoplasmas
V. Conclusions and Outlook for Future Research
References
10 / Cell Culture Mycoplasmas
I. Introduction
II. Effects of Mycoplasmas on Cell Cultures
III. Methods of Detection
IV. Methods of Elimination
V. Methods of Prevention
References
11 / Laboratory Diagnosis of Mycoplasma Infections
I. Introduction
II. Pathogenic Associations
III. Specimens for Study
IV. Culture Systems
V. Antigen Detection Methods
VI. Serodiagnosis
VII. Future Prospects and Developing Methodologies
References
12 / Chemotherapy of Mycoplasma Infections
I. General Principles
II. Chemotherapy of Human Mycoplasma Infections
III. Chemoprophylaxis and Chemotherapy of Mycoplasma Infections of Animals
IV. Remaining Problems
V. Chemoprophylaxis for Mycoplasma Diseases in Man
VI. Disinfectants
VII. Concluding Comments
References
13 / Immunization Against Mycoplasma Infections
I. Introduction
II. Human Mycoplasma Disease
III. Bovine Mycoplasma Diseases
IV. Caprine-Ovine Mycoplasma Diseases
V. Porcine Mycoplasma Diseases
VI. Avian Mycoplasma Diseases
VII. Canine and Feline Mycoplasmas
VIII. Murine Mycoplasma Diseases
IX. Future Outlook
References
Index