Nonthermal plasma affects viability and morphology of <i>Mycoplasma hominis</i> and <i>Acholeplasma laidlawii</i>

Abstract

The first study of NTP effects on Mollicutes revealed importance of a membrane composition for bacterial resistance to NTP. New specific Myc. hominis morphological forms were observed. The study confirmed importance of the concerted action of reactive oxygen species (ROS) with UV and other plasma bioactive agents for NTP bactericidal action.