Is mycoplasma infection pneumonia?

Written by Han Shun Li
Pulmonology
Updated on May 22, 2025
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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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What department should I visit for a mycoplasma infection?

Mycoplasma infection is relatively common in clinical settings, causing respiratory and urogenital system infections. If it leads to respiratory infection, patients often experience symptoms such as fever and cough, and they should consult a pulmonologist. If the infection affects the urogenital system, patients commonly experience symptoms like frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination, and can seek treatment from a urologist. Women may also consult with a gynecologist. Following consultation, doctors will develop a treatment plan based on the examination findings.

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Does mycoplasma infection cause nausea?

After being infected by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, it often leads to Mycoplasma pneumonia. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, headache, etc. So does nausea occur after Mycoplasma infection? Yes, some people do experience gastrointestinal symptoms, including not only nausea but also loss of appetite and diarrhea. Therefore, after a Mycoplasma infection, the appearance of symptoms such as nausea should not be worrying, as the disease itself can cause these. Pay attention to rest and cooperate well with medical treatment, and the nausea and other symptoms will alleviate after the infection is controlled.

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Can mycoplasma infections heal on their own?

Mycoplasma infections generally do not heal on their own, and the likelihood of self-healing is very small, so it is advised that everyone pay attention to this. The treatment duration for mycoplasma infections is also relatively long, usually lasting four to six weeks. It is also recommended that during treatment, everyone should follow the doctor's instructions to take medications on time and in the correct dosage. Treatment should be systematic and standardized under a doctor's guidance to avoid prolonging the condition and worsening the situation. Additionally, it is advisable to take anti-mycoplasma medications under a doctor's guidance. During the treatment period, it is crucial to strictly obey the doctor's orders, exercise appropriately to enhance physical fitness, consume fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins to supplement vitamins, strengthen the immune system, and enhance the body's disease resistance to expedite recovery. Furthermore, if the symptoms are severe, treatment using intravenous infusion might also be considered.

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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.

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What medicine is used for mycoplasma infection?

Clinical treatment of mycoplasma infection primarily involves the selection of sensitive antimicrobial drugs to control the infection. A drug sensitivity test can be conducted to aid in drug selection, or one can choose macrolide antibiotics, or other drugs such as gentamicin or josamycin to control the infection. Additionally, symptomatic treatment should be provided. For instance, in cases of mycoplasma pneumonia caused by mycoplasma infection, medications that dilute sputum and relieve bronchial smooth muscle spasms should be used to alleviate symptoms such as coughing and difficulty breathing. Also, temperature should be monitored, increased fluid intake is recommended, and antipyretic drugs or physical cooling methods should be used if fever symptoms are present. (Please use medications under the guidance of a professional physician, and do not self-medicate.)