Can mycoplasma infection be cured?

Written by Han Shun Li
Pulmonology
Updated on November 16, 2024
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Mycoplasma infection is quite common clinically. After infecting the human body, it can cause pneumonia and mycoplasmal pneumonia. So, can mycoplasma infection be cured? Generally speaking, mycoplasma infection is a self-limiting disease. Even without medication, most patients can recover by themselves. Medication can help alleviate symptoms and shorten the duration of the illness. Clinically, macrolides or fluoroquinolones are often used to treat mycoplasma infections. Therefore, mycoplasma infection can be cured.

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Characteristics of Fever from Mycoplasma Infection

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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What is mycoplasma infection?

What is Mycoplasma Infection? Mycoplasma infection is a contagious disease caused by the infection of the human body by mycoplasma. Currently, the mycoplasmas known to be pathogenic to humans include Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Ureaplasma urealyticum, and Mycoplasma hominis. Clinically, Mycoplasma pneumoniae primarily causes mycoplasmal pneumonia, which is an acute upper respiratory tract infection. Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis can cause infections in the reproductive and urinary systems. Generally, the incubation period for mycoplasma infections is quite long, ranging from 2 to 3 weeks. Mycoplasmal pneumonia is more common in the winter. Genital mycoplasma infections are mainly transmitted through sexual contact. Newborns can become infected during childbirth through the mother's reproductive tract. In adults, the site of infection is the urethral mucosa in males and the cervix in females.

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Does mycoplasma infection cause fever?

Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is not uncommon in clinical practice, often causing symptoms of bronchitis and bronchopneumonia. Common symptoms include fatigue, sore throat, cough, and fever. Thus, Mycoplasma infection can cause fever, which may last for two to three weeks. After Mycoplasma infection, there is no need to panic; in most cases, it can resolve even without medication. Medication can alleviate symptoms and shorten the duration of illness. Options include macrolides and fluoroquinolones, but these drugs should be used under the guidance of a physician.

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Does a mycoplasma infection require infusion?

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.