Mycoplasma

pneumoniae

causes

symptoms

Exams and Tests

treatment

complication

Prevention

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Causes : Causes

The infection happens by contact With sneezing & coughing of people who are infected with mycoplasma Bacteria . Mycoplasma pneumonia usually affects people younger than 40. People who live or work in crowded areas such as schools and homeless shelters have a high chance of getting this condition. But many people who get sick with it have no known risk factors.

Mycoplasma pneumonia usually affects people younger than 40. People who live or work in crowded areas such as schools and homeless shelters have a high chance of getting this condition. But many people who get sick with it have no known risk factors.

With sneezing & coughing

To the lungs

Symptoms :Symptoms are often mild and appear over 1 to 3 weeks. They may become more severe in some people.Common symptoms include any of the following:•Chest pain•Chills•Cough, usually dry and not bloody•Excessive sweating•Fever (may be high)•Headache•Sore throat

Less common symptoms include:•Ear pain•Eye pain or soreness•Muscle aches and joint stiffness•Neck lump•Rapid breathing•Skin lesions or rash

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Exams and TestsPersons with suspected pneumonia should have a complete medical evaluation. It may be hard for your health care provider to tell whether you have pneumonia, bronchitis, or another respiratory infection, so you may need a chest x-ray. •Depending on how severe your symptoms are, other tests may be done, including:Complete blood count (CBC)Blood culturesBlood testsBronchoscopyCT scan of the chestOpen lung biopsy (only done in very serious illnesses when the diagnosis cannot be made from other sources)Sputum culture to check for mycoplasma bacteria

TreatmentTo feel better, you can take these self-care measures at home:Control your fever with aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen), or acetaminophen. DO NOT give aspirin to children.Do not take cough medicines without first talking to your doctor. Cough medicines may make it harder for your body to cough up the extra sputum.Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen secretions and bring up phlegm.Get a lot of rest. Have someone else do household chores.

Antibiotics are used to treat atypical pneumonia:You may be able to take antibiotics by mouth at home.If your condition is severe, you will likely be admitted to a hospital. There, you will be given antibiotics through a vein (intravenously), as well as oxygen.Antibiotics are used for 2 weeks or more.Finish all the antibiotics you've been prescribed, even if you feel better. If you stop the medicine too soon, the pneumonia can return and may be harder to treat

Possible Complications:1.Ear infections2.Hemolytic anemia3.Severe pneumonia4.Skin rashes

PreventionWash your hands often, and have other people around you do the same.If your immune system is weak, stay away from crowds. Ask visitors who have a cold to wear a mask.Do not smoke. If you do, get help to quit.Get a flu shot every year. Ask your doctor if you need a pneumonia vaccine

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