How is mycoplasma infection treated?

Written by Li Jian Wu
Pulmonology
Updated on September 10, 2024
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Mycoplasma infection is clinically treated by using antibacterial drugs orally or intravenously to eradicate the mycoplasma. The most commonly used drugs are macrolide antibiotics, such as erythromycin, roxithromycin, azithromycin, or clarithromycin. Usually, choosing one of these is sufficient. Additionally, treatment should be based on the location of the infection and the specific symptoms of the patient. If the infection affects the respiratory system and causes symptoms like coughing and expectoration, medications to thin the mucus should be selected. Also, treatments to reduce fever and alleviate symptoms should be administered.

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How to treat cough caused by mycoplasma infection?

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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Can mycoplasma infection be cured?

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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Can I eat lamb with a mycoplasma infection?

It is important to be cautious about mycoplasma infections. During the recovery period, it is appropriate to eat some mutton. During the onset of the disease, it is best to avoid mutton, as it is a warming and nourishing food and it is meat. Eating it during the onset may exacerbate the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, causing symptoms of indigestion. Meanwhile, eating mutton during the recovery period can supplement proteins and calcium, enhancing the body's resistance and facilitating quicker recovery from the illness. Therefore, it is advised that everyone pays attention to differentiating the phases and appropriately eats foods that aid in bodily recovery. Additionally, patients with mycoplasma infections should follow the doctor’s instructions, taking medications on time and in the correct dosages. Do not stop taking medication or reduce the dosage on your own, as this may delay recovery and complicate the situation.

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Is mycoplasma infection pneumonia?

After infecting the human body, mycoplasma often causes symptoms such as fatigue, sore throat, headache, cough, and fever. Mycoplasma infection often leads to pneumonia, namely mycoplasma pneumonia, which presents as bronchopneumonia or interstitial pneumonia. If a lung X-ray is taken, various forms of infiltrative shadows can be seen in the lungs, often distributed segmentally, with the lower lungs being more commonly affected. For treatment, mycoplasma infections are usually treated with macrolides or fluoroquinolone antibiotics, and the course of treatment is generally two to three weeks. (Specific medications should be administered under the guidance of a physician.)

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Symptoms of mycoplasma infection

Mycoplasma infection is also relatively common in clinical practice. After infecting the human body, it can cause symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headache, sore throat, cough, and abdominal discomfort if it leads to mycoplasma pneumonia. If the infection affects the urogenital system, symptoms may include frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination. After such an infection, it is important to cooperate with a doctor for proper treatment to control the symptoms and achieve recovery soon.