What is mycoplasma infection?

Written by Peng Miao Yun
Internal Medicine
Updated on September 05, 2024
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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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Mycoplasma infection cough symptoms

After Mycoplasma infection in humans, it often causes diseases such as pharyngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Coughing is a common symptom, and it tends to be quite severe, presenting as an irritating dry cough with generally little sputum. The cough often lasts a long time, possibly continuing for 3 to 4 weeks, or even longer. For treatment, macrolides or fluoroquinolones are generally used for antibacterial therapy. Additionally, cough suppressants can be used for symptomatic treatment. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)

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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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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.

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Mycoplasma infection test checks for what?

Mycoplasma infection is relatively common in clinical practice. If symptoms such as fever, headache, sore throat, and cough arise, and mycoplasma infection is suspected, certain tests can be conducted. On one hand, mycoplasma antibody and antigen tests can be done to check for mycoplasma infection. Additionally, lung imaging can be performed to see if pneumonia, including mycoplasma pneumonia, has developed. If the diagnosis is clear, macrolides or quinolones can be chosen for treatment. Usually, recovery can be achieved within two to three weeks.

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Can I eat eggs with a mycoplasma infection?

Mycoplasma infection is a common clinical situation, which can cause mycoplasma pneumonia after infection. Patients often have symptoms such as fever, sore throat, fatigue, cough, etc. So, can patients still eat eggs after mycoplasma infection? If the patient has severe fever, sore throat, and abdominal discomfort, it is generally not recommended to eat eggs. This is because eggs have a relatively high protein content and are difficult to digest. Eating eggs might increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to indigestion and other conditions, which is not conducive to the recovery of the illness.