Mycoplasma

Traveling is a wonderful opportunity to gain new life experiences, but it can also pose health risks. When in enclosed spaces such as airplanes, or in crowded places like airports, travelers are more likely to encounter infections that spread from person to person.

The events of recent years, associated with the coronavirus pandemic, have shown how quickly diseases can spread around the world. But viruses are only part of the problem. During travel, one may also encounter bacterial infections, which can be just as dangerous. That’s why it is important not only to understand how infections are transmitted, but also to know how to protect yourself.

Mycoplasmas are unique bacteria characterized by the absence of a cell wall. Instead, they have a cytoplasmic membrane, which makes them distinct from microorganisms. This feature complicates their detection by the immune system and renders antibiotics targeting the cell wall ineffective.

However, drugs such as tetracyclines and macrolides, which act on other mechanisms like protein synthesis, remain effective against these microorganisms. Mycoplasmas can cause many diseases, including respiratory tract infections, urogenital infections, and chronic inflammatory conditions.