What department should I visit for a mycoplasma infection?

Written by Han Shun Li
Pulmonology
Updated on January 05, 2025
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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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How to treat cough caused by mycoplasma infection?

Mycoplasma infection cough is mainly characterized by irritating dry cough with generally little phlegm, and it can be accompanied by fever, headache, and general discomfort. The treatment for mycoplasma infection cough involves symptomatic cough suppression and the use of antibiotics that are effective against mycoplasma. For cough treatment, if there is significant wheezing, theophylline or salbutamol can be used. Additionally, if there is a concurrent infection with increased sputum production, ambroxol can be used for expectoration, along with a macrolide antibiotic sensitive to mycoplasma, such as erythromycin, azithromycin, or clarithromycin, for antibacterial treatment.

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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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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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Does mycoplasma infection cause vomiting?

Mycoplasma infection can cause pneumonia, known as mycoplasma pneumonia. Clinically, it often presents with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, headache, cough, etc. Digestive symptoms can also occur, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. Thus, vomiting can occur after mycoplasma infection. In most cases, mycoplasma infections are self-limiting and can resolve without medication. Treatment options include sensitive drugs, such as macrolides and quinolones, etc.

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How many days does a mycoplasma infection cause fever?

After Mycoplasma infects the human body, it usually causes Mycoplasma pneumonia. Fever is one of the common symptoms of Mycoplasma pneumonia, and some patients may even have high fever. The fever from Mycoplasma pneumonia typically lasts for two to three weeks. Besides fever, many patients also experience coughing, often a rather severe dry cough. Therefore, it is generally necessary to use medications to alleviate symptoms and shorten the duration of illness, with macrolides or fluoroquinolones commonly used for treatment.