What are the symptoms of mycoplasma infection?

Written by Han Shun Li
Pulmonology
Updated on March 20, 2025
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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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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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Is Mycoplasma infection in children contagious?

Is mycoplasma infection in children contagious? Mycoplasma infection is a type of respiratory pathogen. It is generally transmitted through coughing and sneezing, directly via the upper respiratory tract, and can be contagious through close contact at short distances. Therefore, mycoplasma is contagious and has infectious properties. However, it is not classified as a communicable disease and its infectiousness is relatively weak compared to others. It is mainly transmitted through the respiratory tract, and everyday activities such as drinking and eating do not spread the infection.

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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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Is mycoplasma infection contagious?

Usually, when we talk about mycoplasma infection, we are mainly referring to mycoplasma pneumonia, an inflammation caused by the infection of the lung tissue and bronchi by mycoplasma. This condition is collectively known as mycoplasma pneumonia. Mycoplasma pneumonia often starts slowly. Some people may experience an irritating cough, producing a small amount of white, sticky phlegm, along with fever, headaches, and even muscle soreness throughout the body in some cases. In most cases, mycoplasma pneumonia can be cured; the body’s immune system can overcome it. However, the severity may increase when the body’s immune functions are impaired. Moreover, mycoplasma pneumonia is contagious. If an infection is confirmed, isolation is necessary, and attention should be given to ventilating and disinfecting the room.

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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.