Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a small, slow-growing bacterium responsible for respiratory infections like bronchitis and atypical pneumonia. Unlike typical bacterial infections, it lacks a cell wall, making it resistant to many common antibiotics and requiring targeted treatment. https://medium.com/@xelleratherapeutics/mycoplasma-pneumoniae-the-stealthy-cause-behind-atypical-pneumonia-6650d510b5e4