Does mycoplasma infection spread?

Written by Han Shun Li
Pulmonology
Updated on September 29, 2024
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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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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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How is mycoplasma infection detected?

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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What are the symptoms of mycoplasma infection?

Mycoplasma infection is relatively common in clinical settings. After infecting the lungs, mycoplasma often causes pneumonia and mycoplasma pneumonia. What symptoms appear? Common symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, and muscle pain. Some patients may also experience abdominal discomfort, such as diarrhea. If an X-ray is taken, it is possible to see patchy shadows of varying sizes in the lungs. After a mycoplasma infection, in most cases, it can improve even without medication. However, medication can shorten the course of the disease, alleviate symptoms, and reduce the patient's discomfort. Therefore, in general, medical treatment is advocated.

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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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Is mycoplasma infection contagious?

After Mycoplasma infects the human body, it can cause pneumonia, mycoplasmal pneumonia, and infections of the urogenital system. Is Mycoplasma infection contagious? Yes, it is contagious. For instance, pneumonia often spreads via the respiratory tract. Patients spread bacteria-laden droplets into the air by coughing or sneezing, which are then inhaled by healthy individuals. Infections of the urogenital system are primarily transmitted through sexual contact, that is, through sexual intercourse. Moreover, if a woman has a urogenital system infection, it can even be transmitted to the newborn during childbirth.