Mycoplasma infection cold symptoms

Written by Li Jian Wu
Pulmonology
Updated on April 12, 2025
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Mycoplasma infection can also cause cold symptoms, such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, headache, fever, muscle pain, coughing up phlegm, and difficulty breathing. Mycoplasma infections tend to have a long course, which can lead to persistent coughing that is difficult to resolve and requires examination. If it is confirmed that there is a mycoplasma pathogen in the body, it can be treated with macrolide antibiotics administered orally or intravenously to reduce inflammation. After a course of treatment, re-examination is necessary. Drinking more water and resting more are essential for recovery. Additionally, smoking and alcohol should be avoided.

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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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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.

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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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Is cephalosporin effective for mycoplasma infection?

If it is a simple infection by this type of pathogen, generally, there is no direct effect or efficacy. If it is accompanied by other bacteria or other viral infections, there may be a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect. For simple mycoplasma infections, the choice generally falls on macrolide antibiotics or conducting drug sensitivity tests to select antibiotics to control the infection based on the test results. Mycoplasma infections themselves have a relatively long course, so during treatment, medications should be used according to the treatment course, and it’s advised to drink plenty of water and rest adequately. A re-examination one week after stopping the medication can reveal the extent of recovery from the disease. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor)

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How is mycoplasma infection treated?

After Mycoplasma infects the human body, it often causes mycoplasma pneumonia, with symptoms such as fever and cough. Most cases of mycoplasma pneumonia infection are self-limiting, meaning many patients can recover without medication. If medication is used, macrolides or fluoroquinolones are typically chosen, with a treatment duration of about two to three weeks. Additionally, symptomatic treatment drugs can be used, such as antipyretic analgesics for fever and cough suppressants for cough.