How is mycoplasma infection detected?

Written by Li Jian Wu
Pulmonology
Updated on September 23, 2024
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Mycoplasma belongs to a type of pathogen. If a person is infected with this mycoplasma, clinical detection methods typically involve blood tests, which can confirm the presence of this pathogen in the body. Culture of secretions can also detect this pathogen. Once infection is confirmed, clinically, macrolide antibiotics are chosen for anti-inflammatory treatment. Patients with mild symptoms can take azithromycin or clarithromycin orally. If the disease duration is prolonged and oral medication is not effectively alleviating symptoms, intravenous infusions of erythromycin or azithromycin can be administered for anti-inflammatory treatment. After one course of treatment, timely follow-up is necessary to assess the recovery progress of the disease. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor based on specific circumstances.)

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Mycoplasma infection cough is mainly characterized by irritating dry cough with generally little phlegm, and it can be accompanied by fever, headache, and general discomfort. The treatment for mycoplasma infection cough involves symptomatic cough suppression and the use of antibiotics that are effective against mycoplasma. For cough treatment, if there is significant wheezing, theophylline or salbutamol can be used. Additionally, if there is a concurrent infection with increased sputum production, ambroxol can be used for expectoration, along with a macrolide antibiotic sensitive to mycoplasma, such as erythromycin, azithromycin, or clarithromycin, for antibacterial treatment.

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Does mycoplasma infection cause nausea?

After being infected by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, it often leads to Mycoplasma pneumonia. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, headache, etc. So does nausea occur after Mycoplasma infection? Yes, some people do experience gastrointestinal symptoms, including not only nausea but also loss of appetite and diarrhea. Therefore, after a Mycoplasma infection, the appearance of symptoms such as nausea should not be worrying, as the disease itself can cause these. Pay attention to rest and cooperate well with medical treatment, and the nausea and other symptoms will alleviate after the infection is controlled.

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Does mycoplasma infection spread?

Mycoplasma infection is quite common in clinical practice. After infecting the human body, it often causes pneumonia and mycoplasma pneumonia. So, is mycoplasma infection contagious? Yes, mycoplasma infection is contagious and generally transmitted through the respiratory tract. Patients spread mycoplasma-containing droplets into the air through coughing and sneezing, and it is contracted by others through inhalation. Therefore, it is important to actively treat the illness once infected to cure the disease and reduce its contagiousness.

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Is a weakly positive mycoplasma infection serious?

To determine whether a medical condition is severe, one cannot rely solely on a single test but must consider clinical symptoms and other diagnostic results comprehensively. For instance, Mycoplasma infection can lead to pneumonia, known as Mycoplasma pneumonia. If there is severe fever, especially persistent high fever, the condition is likely more serious. Furthermore, if there are extrapulmonary manifestations, such as dermatitis, pleural effusion, or otitis media, the situation is also relatively severe. Additionally, if lung imaging shows extensive or numerous shadows, it indicates a more serious condition.

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What medicine is used for mycoplasma infection?

Clinical treatment of mycoplasma infection primarily involves the selection of sensitive antimicrobial drugs to control the infection. A drug sensitivity test can be conducted to aid in drug selection, or one can choose macrolide antibiotics, or other drugs such as gentamicin or josamycin to control the infection. Additionally, symptomatic treatment should be provided. For instance, in cases of mycoplasma pneumonia caused by mycoplasma infection, medications that dilute sputum and relieve bronchial smooth muscle spasms should be used to alleviate symptoms such as coughing and difficulty breathing. Also, temperature should be monitored, increased fluid intake is recommended, and antipyretic drugs or physical cooling methods should be used if fever symptoms are present. (Please use medications under the guidance of a professional physician, and do not self-medicate.)