Symptoms of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection

Written by Li Jian Wu
Pulmonology
Updated on September 08, 2024
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In the initial stages of the disease, symptoms such as fatigue, sore throat, headache, muscle pain, and varying degrees of fever may occur. Two to three days later, significant respiratory symptoms appear, including paroxysmal, irritating coughs with a small amount of phlegm, sometimes purulent or blood-streaked. The fever persists for two to three weeks before subsiding, but the cough may continue for a while even after the fever has dissipated, often accompanied by substernal pain. Appropriate diagnostic tests should be conducted for confirmation.

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Mycoplasma pneumonia prominent symptoms

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is most commonly responsible for lung infections, which we also refer to as mycoplasma pneumonia. The incubation period for mycoplasma pneumonia generally ranges from one to three weeks. The onset of the disease is quite varied, typically beginning gradually. Most patients primarily exhibit symptoms of low fever and fatigue, but a small proportion may experience a sudden onset of high fever, which can persist for an extended period. Additionally, the most pronounced symptom is a dry cough, characterized by intense coughing with little to no phlegm and long duration, sometimes lasting over a month. Moreover, some patients may also experience a sore throat and blood-streaked sputum. A very few patients, in addition to respiratory symptoms, may exhibit extrapulmonary symptoms primarily presenting as measles-like rashes. Very rarely, complications such as pericarditis, myocarditis, and meningitis may occur, manifesting corresponding symptoms, although these cases are generally very rare.

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Symptoms of Mycoplasma Pneumonia

Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, known as Mycoplasma pneumonia, refers to acute inflammation of the respiratory tract and lungs caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. It is usually accompanied by pharyngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. This type of pneumonia accounts for one third of non-infectious pneumonia cases and 10% of pneumonia cases caused by various reasons. Clinically, after infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae, the symptoms usually appear gradually with a typical incubation period of two to three weeks. Some patients primarily experience fatigue, sore throat, headache, cough, and fever. Others may suffer from diarrhea, loss of appetite, muscle pain, and ear pain. The cough is generally paroxysmal and choking, with little sputum, and the fever can last two to three weeks. Some people may show extrapulmonary manifestations such as dermatitis. In children, complications such as periostitis or otitis media may occur, and there can be swelling of the cervical lymph nodes.

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Is severe Mycoplasma pneumonia strongly positive?

Is Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM strong, serious? It should be decided based on individual constitution and the duration of illness. It is a common clinical pathogen and generally not considered a severe disease. With timely and appropriate treatment, it generally takes about one to two weeks to fully recover to normal. Therefore, after being diagnosed, it is important to have a correct understanding, avoid excessive mental and psychological stress, follow the treatment course and doctor's advice, choose appropriate and sensitive antibacterial drugs to eliminate the pathogen, and re-examine one week after stopping the medication to determine if the disease has fully recovered.

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae elevated causes

Hospital tests show elevated levels of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, indicating an infection with this pathogen in the body. This can cause symptoms such as sore throat, cough, fever, chest pain, and difficulty breathing, although symptoms may not be typical in some patients. Regardless of the presence of these symptoms, once a Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is confirmed, it is necessary to choose sensitive antimicrobial drugs to control the infection. Typically, macrolide antibiotics such as Roxithromycin, Azithromycin, or Clarithromycin can be selected. Generally, one of these is chosen and used over a course of treatment. A re-examination should be conducted seven to ten days later. During the treatment period, avoid consuming spicy foods, seafood, and fried or pickled foods. (Specific medications should be taken under the guidance of a physician.)

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Is Mycoplasma pneumoniae contagious?

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is infectious. In fact, we need to understand what Mycoplasma pneumoniae is: it is a relatively small microorganism that can live independently, positioned between bacteria and viruses. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is spread through the respiratory tract—normal people can become infected by inhaling secretions expelled through coughing, sneezing, laughing, or talking loudly by someone who has Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia. Transmission mainly occurs via the respiratory route. Clinically, it is common to find sequential or simultaneous occurrences of Mycoplasma pneumoniae among inhabitants of a dormitory or members of a household. Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia is widespread globally, and most cases are sporadic, with regional outbreaks happening approximately every three to six years. These outbreaks can last for a long time, sometimes over a year.