is mycoplasmaa bacteria?
<answer> Yes <context> Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae) is an atypical bacterium (the singular form of bacteria) that causes lung infection. It is a common cause of community-acquired pneumonia (lung infections developed outside of a hospital).M. pneumoniae infections are sometimes referred to as walking pneumonia..his illness is often seen with other upper respiratory tract symptoms, like a sore throat. Sometimes M. pneumoniae infection can cause pneumonia, a more serious infection of the lungs, which may require treatment or care in a hospital.