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What is Mycoplasma Infection?
Infection with mycoplasma bacteria typically affects the lungs, but some patients may develop skin rashes.
Typical Symptoms of Mycoplasma Infection
- Seizure
- Wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing
- Fever but feeling relatively well
- Recurrent tonsilIitis / tonsil infections
- Fever that started after cold or stomach symptoms
- Fever
- Cough
- Blood in urine
Diagnostic Questions for Mycoplasma Infection
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you experienced any seizures?
- Do you experience wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing?
- Do you have a fever but feel relatively well?
- Have you had repeated tonsillitis?
- Did your fever start after having cold or stomach symptoms?
Treatment of Mycoplasma Infection
Antibiotics are used to eliminate the bacteria. In severe cases, steroids may be necessary to suppress an overactive immune system. Doctors can also prescribe medications to alleviate cough, fever, and body aches.
Reviewed By:
Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Pulmonology, Critical Care)
Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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Infection Lingering? Why Your Body Isn't Responding to Amoxicillin & Medically Approved Next Steps
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Amoxicillin may not work if your illness is viral, the bacteria are resistant or atypical, the dose or duration is off, the infection is more severe or complicated, or the problem is not an infection. You should usually see some improvement within 48 to 72 hours; if not, or if symptoms worsen, contact your clinician, and seek urgent care for red flags like high fever, trouble breathing, chest pain, or confusion. There are several factors to consider and specific, medically approved next steps such as culture testing, imaging, switching antibiotics, and supportive care. See the complete guidance below to choose the safest next move for your situation.
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If a child contracts walking pneumonia, is it contagious and will they need to stay home from school?
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Walking pneumonia, often caused by _Mycoplasma pneumoniae_, is a milder form of pneumonia that can affect children and is characterized by symptoms such as a persistent cough, low-grade fever, and fatigue. Understanding its contagiousness and the need for a child to stay home from school is important for managing the illness and preventing the spread of infection.
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