Is mycoplasma infection troublesome?

Written by Yuan Qing
Pulmonology
Updated on June 26, 2025
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Mycoplasma is a type of microorganism that lies between bacteria and viruses. It is slightly smaller than bacteria but larger than viruses. Mycoplasma can easily infect our respiratory tract, reproductive system, and urinary system, leading to infections in the urogenital tract. Typically, the drugs used to treat mycoplasma infections include macrolides and quinolones, which are very effective against mycoplasma, and a three-week treatment can usually completely eradicate the infection. However, mycoplasma, especially when it infects the reproductive system, is a sexually transmitted disease. Therefore, in addition to treating the infection, it is also important to cut off the transmission route to avoid re-infection with mycoplasma, which could lead to a recurrence of the infection.

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Is mycoplasma infection troublesome?

Mycoplasma is a type of microorganism that lies between bacteria and viruses. It is slightly smaller than bacteria but larger than viruses. Mycoplasma can easily infect our respiratory tract, reproductive system, and urinary system, leading to infections in the urogenital tract. Typically, the drugs used to treat mycoplasma infections include macrolides and quinolones, which are very effective against mycoplasma, and a three-week treatment can usually completely eradicate the infection. However, mycoplasma, especially when it infects the reproductive system, is a sexually transmitted disease. Therefore, in addition to treating the infection, it is also important to cut off the transmission route to avoid re-infection with mycoplasma, which could lead to a recurrence of the infection.

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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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Is mycoplasma infection pneumonia?

After infecting the human body, mycoplasma often causes symptoms such as fatigue, sore throat, headache, cough, and fever. Mycoplasma infection often leads to pneumonia, namely mycoplasma pneumonia, which presents as bronchopneumonia or interstitial pneumonia. If a lung X-ray is taken, various forms of infiltrative shadows can be seen in the lungs, often distributed segmentally, with the lower lungs being more commonly affected. For treatment, mycoplasma infections are usually treated with macrolides or fluoroquinolone antibiotics, and the course of treatment is generally two to three weeks. (Specific medications should be administered under the guidance of a physician.)

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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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Can mycoplasma infection cause coughing?

Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is a relatively common clinical condition that can cause acute bronchitis and pneumonia. The main symptoms after infection are fever and cough. The cough is generally spasmodic and irritating, and there is usually not much phlegm. Some patients may experience severe coughing, characterized as intense coughing, which can last two to three weeks or even longer. Therefore, mycoplasma infection does cause coughing. Once coughing symptoms occur, it is crucial to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication, such as using sensitive antibiotics for treatment, coupled with cough suppressants to alleviate symptoms, shorten the course of the disease, and relieve pain.