WATER FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES
WATER FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES
Mycoplasma: Organisms from the genus Mycoplasma are the smallest of the bacteria. Unlike other bacteria, these
organisms do not have a cell wall and many exist as intracellular or animal/plant 1S (USP41) parasites. Mycoplasmas also
may 1S (USP41) require specific nutrients for survival, including sterols, 1S (USP41) and they cannot survive in a hypotonic
environment such as pure water. Based on these facts, this type of bacteria is not a concern for pharmaceutical-grade water systems.
