Is severe Mycoplasma pneumonia strongly positive?

Written by Li Jian Wu
Pulmonology
Updated on September 03, 2024
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Is Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM strong, serious? It should be decided based on individual constitution and the duration of illness. It is a common clinical pathogen and generally not considered a severe disease. With timely and appropriate treatment, it generally takes about one to two weeks to fully recover to normal. Therefore, after being diagnosed, it is important to have a correct understanding, avoid excessive mental and psychological stress, follow the treatment course and doctor's advice, choose appropriate and sensitive antibacterial drugs to eliminate the pathogen, and re-examine one week after stopping the medication to determine if the disease has fully recovered.

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How is Mycoplasma pneumonia treated?

The primary treatment method for Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the use of antimicrobial drugs targeting Mycoplasma pneumoniae. As Mycoplasma is quite unique, being neither bacteria nor virus but a small microorganism that lies between the two, many antibiotics are ineffective against it. Therefore, the choice of antimicrobial drugs is very important in treating Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Currently, the most commonly used are three major classes, the first being macrolides, such as erythromycin, roxithromycin, azithromycin, etc. However, the resistance rate of Mycoplasma to macrolide drugs is relatively high, reaching over forty percent in some regions. Another commonly used class is fluoroquinolones, such as levofloxacin and moxifloxacin, but these drugs can only be used in adults over eighteen years of age. Another option is the tetracycline class, with commonly used drugs including doxycycline. Besides antimicrobial treatment, patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae often experience severe coughing and phlegm; at this time, we may selectively use some antitussive drugs. Specific drug treatments should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor.

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae is asymptomatic.

If Mycoplasma pneumoniae is diagnosed in the body, although there are no discomforts or symptoms, appropriate treatment and intervention should still be taken. If the disease lasts for a long time, it may induce other pathological changes, which are harmful stimulations to health. Treating asymptomatic Mycoplasma pneumonia mainly involves using antimicrobial drugs to control the infection, and etiological treatment is sufficient. Patients with mild symptoms can take medication orally, such as choosing one from azithromycin, roxithromycin, clarithromycin, or erythromycin. If conservative treatment is not effective, intravenous medication may be administered. (Specific medication use should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How many days of fever does Mycoplasma pneumoniae cause?

Mycoplasma pneumonia generally causes fever, but the duration of the fever varies depending on the patient's physical constitution and the severity of the illness. If the patient has a strong constitution and good resistance, the fever might improve within two to three days. However, if the patient has a weaker constitution and lower resistance, the fever might persist for four to five days, which should be noted. If mycoplasma infection is confirmed, treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor with medications targeting mycoplasma. It is also important to maintain a light diet, avoiding spicy, greasy, cold, and irritating foods, ensure adequate sleep, and enhance resistance. Regular exercise can also help strengthen the body and promote recovery from the disease.

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Symptoms of Mycoplasma Pneumonia

Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, known as Mycoplasma pneumonia, refers to acute inflammation of the respiratory tract and lungs caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. It is usually accompanied by pharyngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. This type of pneumonia accounts for one third of non-infectious pneumonia cases and 10% of pneumonia cases caused by various reasons. Clinically, after infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae, the symptoms usually appear gradually with a typical incubation period of two to three weeks. Some patients primarily experience fatigue, sore throat, headache, cough, and fever. Others may suffer from diarrhea, loss of appetite, muscle pain, and ear pain. The cough is generally paroxysmal and choking, with little sputum, and the fever can last two to three weeks. Some people may show extrapulmonary manifestations such as dermatitis. In children, complications such as periostitis or otitis media may occur, and there can be swelling of the cervical lymph nodes.

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What should I do about Mycoplasma pneumonia?

Do not be overly anxious if you develop mycoplasma pneumonia, as it is a common and frequently occurring disease in clinical settings, caused by an acute inflammatory response in the lungs due to mycoplasma infection. You can take oral antimicrobial drugs such as rhubarb-type agents, for example, azithromycin, typically for a course of two to three weeks. Since mycoplasma lacks a cell wall, it is resistant to antimicrobial drugs like cephalosporins and penicillins. If the patient also experiences symptoms of coughing and phlegm, oral antitussive and expectorant medications, such as ambroxol and bromhexine, should be administered. If fever symptoms occur, temperature changes should be managed accordingly. After two to three weeks of aggressive anti-infection treatment, a follow-up lung CT is necessary to check if the lesions have absorbed and improved. (Please follow medical advice regarding medication.)