What are the symptoms of mycoplasma infection?
Recently, mycoplasma infection has become one of the hotly discussed health topics on the Internet. As a common respiratory pathogen, mycoplasma infection is particularly prevalent during seasonal changes. This article will combine popular discussions and medical information in the past 10 days to introduce in detail the symptoms, high-risk groups and countermeasures of mycoplasma infection to help everyone better understand and prevent it.
1. Overview of Mycoplasma Infection
Mycoplasma is a microorganism between bacteria and viruses that mainly causes respiratory infections such as mycoplasma pneumonia. Symptoms of the infection are similar to those of a common cold or flu, but the illness may be longer and easily misdiagnosed.
2. Common symptoms
The symptoms of mycoplasma infection vary depending on age and individual differences. The following are typical symptoms:
| Symptom type | Specific performance | duration |
|---|---|---|
| respiratory symptoms | Dry cough (worse at night), sore throat, nasal congestion | 1-4 weeks |
| systemic symptoms | Low-grade fever (37.5°C-38.5°C), fatigue, headache | 3-7 days |
| Other symptoms | Chest pain (caused by coughing), muscle aches, rash (more common in children) | Varies from person to person |
3. High-risk groups
Symptoms may be more severe in the following people:
| crowd | Risk reasons |
|---|---|
| Children aged 5-15 | The immune system is not fully developed |
| elderly | Many basic diseases and weak resistance |
| People with low immunity | Such as HIV patients, chemotherapy patients, etc. |
4. Differences from other respiratory diseases
Mycoplasma infection is easily confused with influenza and the common cold. The key differences are as follows:
| Features | Mycoplasma infection | influenza | common cold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever level | Mainly low fever | High fever (above 39°C) | Rare or low-grade fever |
| Cough characteristics | Dry cough that worsens at night | May be accompanied by phlegm | slight cough |
| Course of disease | 2-4 weeks | 1-2 weeks | 3-7 days |
5. Treatment and prevention suggestions
1.Treatment:Macrolide antibiotics (such as azithromycin) need to be used and self-medication should be avoided.
2.Home care:Drink plenty of fluids, keep the air moist, and use cough medicine appropriately.
3.Prevention:Wash your hands frequently, wear a mask, avoid crowded places, and children can be vaccinated against pneumonia (effective for some mycoplasma subtypes).
6. Recent hot discussions
In the past 10 days, many places have reported an increase in cases of mycoplasma infection in children. Experts remind: If the cough persists for 1 week or has difficulty breathing, you need to seek medical treatment in time. On social media, the topic #MycoplasmaInfection has been read more than 50 million times, and parents are particularly concerned about the prevention and control measures for cluster infections in schools.
Summary:Although mycoplasma infections are mostly self-limiting, timely recognition of symptoms and scientific treatment can shorten the course of the disease. Protection needs to be strengthened during special periods, with special attention being paid to the health of children and the elderly.
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