- Due to the limited genetic material in mycoplasmas in general, they are parasitic in nature. They rely on the host body cells to provide virtually all nutrients.
- Mycoplasma infection of cells has been linked with a variety cellular problems. These problems include aberrant chromosomes, structural (morphologic) changes and cell transformation (conversion from one type of cell to another).
- Mycoplasma fermentans are considered to be a pathogenic (disease causing) bacteria in human beings and have been linked with AIDS, HIV, certain types of arthritis and Gulf War Syndrome.
- At present, a polymerase chain reaction (PRC) test is the principle means of diagnosing infection with Mycoplasma fermentans. The test replicates DNA under controlled conditions and can reveal Mycoplasma fermentans.
- Even though much of the research into Mycoplasma fermentans was conducted by professional scientists, it has been limited in scope and volume. This makes the claims about its role in degenerative conditions controversial.