Does a mycoplasma infection require infusion?

Written by Han Shun Li
Pulmonology
Updated on September 19, 2024
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Mycoplasma infection often causes pneumonia, including mycoplasma pneumonia. Patients commonly experience symptoms such as fever and cough. Regarding whether infusion is necessary after mycoplasma infection, it is not certain. In many cases, mycoplasma infections can heal on their own, and recovery can occur even without medication. If medication is used, macrolides and fluoroquinolones are generally chosen. Normally, oral administration is sufficient to achieve therapeutic goals. However, if the lesions are severe and the patient has difficulty taking medication orally, infusion may also be considered as a treatment method.

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Can mycoplasma infection cause coughing?

Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is a relatively common clinical condition that can cause acute bronchitis and pneumonia. The main symptoms after infection are fever and cough. The cough is generally spasmodic and irritating, and there is usually not much phlegm. Some patients may experience severe coughing, characterized as intense coughing, which can last two to three weeks or even longer. Therefore, mycoplasma infection does cause coughing. Once coughing symptoms occur, it is crucial to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication, such as using sensitive antibiotics for treatment, coupled with cough suppressants to alleviate symptoms, shorten the course of the disease, and relieve pain.

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Is mycoplasma infection considered gonorrhea?

Mycoplasma infection is not gonorrhea. Mycoplasma infection often tends to invade the respiratory and genitourinary systems clinically, and it is a different type of disease from gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is one of the most common and prevalent sexually transmitted diseases in the clinic, mainly transmitted through unclean sexual activities. On the other hand, mycoplasma is mostly transmitted through airborne droplets, which can easily cause bronchopneumonia. It is necessary to use macrolide antibiotics intravenously in a timely manner to eliminate mycoplasma, drink plenty of water, rest enough, and prevent complications.

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The characteristics of fever due to mycoplasma infection, which often results from infections of the respiratory and reproductive tracts, typically manifest as mild to moderate fevers. In some infants and young children, due to imperfect temperature regulation, high fevers may occur. Blood tests generally show normal white blood cell counts. Imaging can reveal lung infections, and tests for mycoplasma pneumonia antibodies are positive. The cough commonly associated with mycoplasma infections is usually an irritating, dry cough, with little sputum production.

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Mycoplasma infection cough symptoms

After a mycoplasma infection in the human respiratory system, it can cause diseases such as pharyngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Coughing is a relatively obvious symptom after becoming ill. Under natural conditions, the coughing symptoms of pneumonia and mycoplasma pneumonia may continue for three to four weeks before gradually easing. However, if treated with medication, such as using macrolides or fluoroquinolones, the cough symptoms can generally be controlled within two to three weeks. Therefore, it is generally best to treat mycoplasma infections with medications, as this can shorten the duration of the illness, alleviate symptoms, and reduce the suffering of the patient. (Specific medication usage should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Does mycoplasma infection cause vomiting?

Mycoplasma infection can cause pneumonia, known as mycoplasma pneumonia. Clinically, it often presents with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, headache, cough, etc. Digestive symptoms can also occur, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. Thus, vomiting can occur after mycoplasma infection. In most cases, mycoplasma infections are self-limiting and can resolve without medication. Treatment options include sensitive drugs, such as macrolides and quinolones, etc.