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==Pathogenesis and pathogenicity==

==Pathogenesis and pathogenicity==

''Mycoplasmas'' adhere to host cells and produce toxins. Some adhere to [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] and macrophages and prevent phagocytosis. ''Mycoplasmas'' induce proliferation of macrophages and [[[[Monocytes|monocytes]]]], and the release of cytokines such as TNF and interleukins. They cause damage to cilia in the respiratory tract leading to pneumonia. Molecular mimicry allows some ''mycoplasmas'' to avoid the host immune response and may initiate immune-mediated disease.

''Mycoplasmas'' adhere to host cells and produce toxins. Some adhere to [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] and macrophages and prevent phagocytosis. ''Mycoplasmas'' induce proliferation of macrophages and [[Monocytes|monocytes]], and the release of cytokines such as TNF and interleukins. They cause damage to cilia in the respiratory tract leading to pneumonia. Molecular mimicry allows some ''mycoplasmas'' to avoid the host immune response and may initiate immune-mediated disease.

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==