What are the symptoms of mycoplasma infection?
Jan 06, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ren Yi
Introduction
In general, mycoplasma refers to mycoplasma pneumonia. Mycoplasma pneumonia may present symptoms such as fever, cough, rapid breathing, shortness of breath, frequent urination, urgency, and increased urethral discharge. If symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and undergo targeted treatment under a doctor's guidance. In daily life, patients with mycoplasma pneumonia are advised to rest adequately.
Generally, the symptoms of mycoplasma infection vary depending on the site of infection. Common symptoms include fever, cough, rapid breathing, difficulty breathing, frequent and urgent urination, and increased urethral discharge. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention and undergo targeted treatment under a doctor's guidance. A detailed explanation is as follows:
1. Fever
As mycoplasma bacteria multiply extensively in the lungs, they act as a source of fever, potentially stimulating the body to produce a fever response. Body temperature may reach above 38°C, even as high as 39°C, making it one of the common symptoms of mycoplasma infection.
2. Cough
In mycoplasma pneumonia, coughing initially tends to be a dry, irritating cough with little or no phlegm. As the disease progresses, the cough may worsen and become more severe, and phlegm production may occur in later stages.
3. Rapid breathing and difficulty breathing
If the lung lesions caused by mycoplasma pneumonia are extensive and the inflammation severe, rapid breathing with an increased respiratory rate may occur. Some patients may also experience a sensation of difficulty breathing; prompt medical attention is advised if symptoms are severe.
4. Frequent and urgent urination
When the urogenital system is infected with mycoplasma, it may cause urethritis, increasing the sensitivity of the urethral mucosa, which can lead to symptoms such as frequent and urgent urination.
5. Increased urethral discharge
Mycoplasma infection may cause inflammatory reactions in the urethral mucosa, stimulating increased glandular secretion, which may result in increased urethral discharge. This discharge is typically transparent or white and may sometimes be accompanied by a mild irritating sensation.
If mycoplasma infection is present, timely medical attention is recommended, and treatment should follow the guidance of a physician using medications such as clarithromycin tablets, roxithromycin capsules, and azithromycin tablets. In daily life, patients with mycoplasma pneumonia are advised to rest adequately, maintain local hygiene, and avoid irritating foods to prevent worsening of the condition.
