Penicillins have no effect on Mycoplasma pneumoniaebecause:(a) Mycoplasmas are viruses(b) Mycoplasmas possess beta lactamases(c) Mycoplasmas are too small(d) Mycoplasmas are eukaryotes(e) Mycoplasmas lack cell walls

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Respiratory Infections

Respiratory infections are infectious diseases of the respiratory tract that are mostly caused by bacteria and viruses. They cause infections of the throat, sinuses, airway path, and lungs. Respiratory infections are typically divided into two types: upper tract respiratory infection and lower tract respiratory infection.