Mycoplasma hominis

Mycoplasma hominis
Mycoplasma hominis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Bacteria
Division: Firmicutes
Class: Mollicutes
Order: Mycoplasmatales
Family: Mycoplasmataceae
Genus: Mycoplasma
Species: M. hominis
Binomial name
Mycoplasma hominis
(Freundt 1953)
Edward 1955

Mycoplasma hominis is a strain of bacteria present in the vagina. It may or may not belong to the normal vaginal flora. It is also believed to be a cause of pelvic inflammatory disease. If so, it would be only one of many known causes.

This species is known to frequently colonise the genital tract of sexually active men and women. This bacterium has also been associated with post-abortal and post-partum fever.

Growth of a "fried egg" colonies on glucose agar medium within 24–48 hours is a characteristic of Mycoplasma hominis.

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