The natural habitat of Mycoplasma spp., which causes infectious disease in humans, can best be described as the:
a. mucous membranes of humans.
b. aquatic environment.
c. natural environment.
d. genitourinary tract of animals.
A
Mycoplasmas are part of the microbial flora of humans and are found mainly in the oropharynx, upper respiratory tract, and genitourinary tract. Besides those that are considered primarily as commensals, considerable evidence indicates the pathogenicity of some mycoplasmas; for others, a role in a particular disease is less clearly delineated.
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