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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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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Mycoplasma infection cold symptoms

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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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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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.

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Does mycoplasma infection cause coughing?

In clinical practice, Mycoplasma infection is relatively common. After Mycoplasma pneumoniae infects the human body, it often causes bronchitis and pneumonia. Common symptoms include fever and cough. Therefore, Mycoplasma infection does cause coughing, and the cough symptoms are often quite severe, presenting as an irritating cough. The cough often persists for a relatively long time, possibly lasting three to four weeks. Therefore, coughing does occur with Mycoplasma infection, and it is important to actively cooperate with the doctor in medication treatment to control the cough symptoms.