Can mycoplasma infection be cured?

Written by Han Shun Li
Pulmonology
Updated on November 16, 2024
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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 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.

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Does mycoplasma infection cause fever?

Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is not uncommon in clinical practice, often causing symptoms of bronchitis and bronchopneumonia. Common symptoms include fatigue, sore throat, cough, and fever. Thus, Mycoplasma infection can cause fever, which may last for two to three weeks. After Mycoplasma infection, there is no need to panic; in most cases, it can resolve even without medication. Medication can alleviate symptoms and shorten the duration of illness. Options include macrolides and fluoroquinolones, but these drugs should be used under the guidance of a physician.

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How many days of fever caused by mycoplasma infection?

The duration of fever caused by mycoplasma infection is not fixed; it mainly depends on the amount of mycoplasma and the body's immune capacity. Generally, the fever may last around 5-10 days. Depending on the severity of the fever, appropriate measures should be taken, such as physical cooling or oral antipyretic medications. Regardless of the duration of the fever, the principle of treatment should focus on controlling the infection with antimicrobial drugs. It is advisable to choose macrolide antibiotics for oral or intravenous use, anti-inflammatory treatment, and to refrain from smoking and alcohol, drink plenty of water, and undergo regular check-ups. (Medication should be administered under the guidance of a doctor.)

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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.

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What is mycoplasma infection?

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.