Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
A) The causative agent attaches to ciliated cells in the respiratory tract.
B) It causes disease which is usually severe enough to require hospitalization.
C) It is extremely difficult to treat.
D) The causative agent is a fast-growing Gram-positive bacillus.
E) It is diagnosed by the appearance of typical ʺfried-eggʺ colonies on agar.

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae attaches to ciliated cells in the respiratory tract, leading to respiratory infections.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Infection with Mycoplasma