This module includes the following topics:

• The anatomical structure, physiology and nutrition of requirements of the mollicutes
• Classification of the mollicutes and the methods used in the classification of this Class
• Clinical significance of Mycoplasma isolates
• Sampling methods and handling of different specimen types in a laboratory
• Media and growth conditions used to ensure optimum recovery of members of mollicutes from specimens
• Differentiation between mycoplasma colonies and the colonies of bacterial L-forms and other artefacts in the laboratory
• Preparation of polyclonal antisera for serological identification tests
• Techniques and tests used for identification of members of the mollicutes

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The following topics in this module provide more information on applied veterinary bacteriology and mycology:

• Introduction
• Identification of anaerobic bacteria
• Identification of aerobic, facultative anaerobic and microaerophilic bacteria
• Identification of fungi