How to Denominate “Four Pathogens and One Bacterium”

Abstract:

Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Rickettsia, Spirochetes and Actinobacteria were generally called “four pathogens and one bacterium”. It was always difficult to be denominated and classified rightly in textbooks, while it was also a key interfering with students to grasp the concept of bacteria exactly. So we raise the question and hope to learn from each other by an exchange of views here.

Key words:Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Rickettsia, Spirochetes, Actinobacteria