Recently, the number of people infected with mycoplasma pneumonia has been gradually increasing, drawing growing attention. In fact, Mycoplasma pneumoniae is neither a bacterium nor a virus; it is an atypical pathogen. Although not classified as an infectious disease, it is contagious, primarily spread through droplets. Currently, there is no specific vaccine for prevention, making personal protective measures crucial.
The peak season for respiratory infectious diseases in children has arrived earlier than in previous years, and outbreaks of mycoplasma pneumonia and other respiratory infectious diseases are also on the rise. Xu Baoping, director of the Department of Respiratory Medicine at Beijing Children's Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, stated that mycoplasma-positive cases account for approximately 20% of fever and cough outpatient visits, mainly due to weakened individual immunity. Meanwhile, Meng Daquan, attending physician of the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine at Wuhan Union Hospital Jinyinhu Branch, also reminded everyone that elderly patients with underlying conditions such as diabetes and hypertension are more likely to develop severe pneumonia after mycoplasma or chlamydia infection.
For the treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia, macrolide antibiotics are currently the first-line treatment. These drugs are effective against mycoplasma infection, and should be used strictly according to a doctor's prescription. It is also important to note that if symptoms such as fever accompanied by severe cough occur, you should seek medical attention promptly to determine the cause and receive proper treatment. Do not self-medicate blindly. Improper combination of medications can lead to serious consequences, even death.
Given the rising number of people infected with mycoplasma pneumonia, everyone should take proactive protective measures, strengthen their personal immunity, seek medical attention promptly, and take medication as prescribed. This is the only way to effectively prevent and treat mycoplasma pneumonia and protect your own health and the health of others.
