Cell Wall-Deficient Bacteria as a Cause of Infections: A Review of the Clinical Significance

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Cell wall-deficient bacteria (CWDB) are pleomorphic bacterial forms. These atypical organisms may occur naturally or they can be induced in the laboratory. Their presence has been known about for over a century, but a definite link to clinical disease outcomes has not been demonstrated. A number of case reports and laboratory studies suggest some disease associations, however. Considerable controversy surrounds...

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