Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the smallest microorganism known to exist independently in the world, located between bacteria and viruses. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is an important pathogen that causes respiratory infections. In addition to symptoms of acute respiratory infections, it can also induce acute attacks of asthma, obstructive pulmonary disease, and lead to multiple system damage such as cardiovascular, blood, and central nervous system.
Infections usually occur in children and adolescents over the age of 5. Mycoplasma pneumonia is widely present globally, with a regional outbreak occurring approximately every 3 to 7 years.
Patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae have fever and cough as the main clinical manifestations, which can be accompanied by headache, runny nose, sore throat, earache, etc. The cough is generally severe, and may continue for 1-2 weeks after the fever subsides. Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection can cause upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia, and extrapulmonary complications such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Its symptoms are very similar to those of common pathogen infections and difficult to determine. The Mycoplasma Pneumonia IgG/IgM Combo Rapid Test can be used to assist in judgment.
Post time: Oct-20-2023