TABLE 3.
Observable growth (dilution 10−4, 10−5, and 10−6) of 24 Mycoplasma spp. isolates after 3, 5, 7, and 10 days of incubation in ambient air, 5% CO2, or 10% CO2
| Days incubated | Ambient air | 5% CO2 | 10% CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. (%) | No. (%) | No. (%) | |
| Dilution 10−4 | |||
| 3 | 18 (75) | 21 (88) | 23 (96) |
| 5 | 22 (92) | 24 (100) | 23 (96) |
| 7 | 23 (96) | 24 (100) | 23 (96) |
| 10 | 24 (100) | 24 (100) | 23 (96) |
| Dilution 10−5 | |||
| 3 | 13 (54) | 21 (88) | 21 (88) |
| 5 | 18 (75) | 24 (100) | 23 (96) |
| 7 | 20 (83) | 24 (100) | 23 (96) |
| 10 | 24 (100) | 24 (100) | 23 (96) |
| Dilution 10−6 | |||
| 3 | 11 (46) | 18 (75) | 21 (88) |
| 5 | 17 (71) | 22 (92) | 22 (92) |
| 7 | 17 (71) | 22 (92) | 23 (96) |
| 10 | 22 (92) | 23 (96) | 23 (96) |