Specificity
Rabbit anti Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibody recognises M. pneumoniae, a bacterium which is distinguished phenotypically from other bacteria by lacking a peptidoglycan cell wall. M. pneumoniae is exclusively a human pathogen, and primarily attaches to mucosa in the upper and lower respiratory tract. It is transmitted by respiratory droplets, and infection can cause bronchial asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia. Central nervous system (CNS) manifestations are the most frequent extrapulmonary complications, and include encephalitis, aseptic meningitis, cerebellar ataxia, and myelitis.Rabbit anti Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibody has not been cross absorbed and may react with related microorganisms.
