2023-12-03 11:31:12
Al-Marsad newspaper: Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria have returned after an absence in Asia and Europe, which leads to respiratory infections, especially in children, which has caused panic among scientists and doctors and brought back memories of the Corona pandemic. What is Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Sky News reported that these bacteria, known to scientists, belong to the mycoplasma family and cause pneumonia. It is the bacterial agent that causes the most severe pneumonia in the community, after pneumococcus.
Common symptoms of infection include cough, fever, and respiratory difficulties.
Although children and young people are most susceptible to infection with this bacteria, it can affect all age groups.
He continued: Bacteria are transmitted by droplets or close contact, and the incubation period generally lasts between one and three weeks.
Although Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections occur throughout the year, they may be more common in summer and fall.
The danger of bacteria
Most often, Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections are benign.
It is diagnosed after ruling out other causes, such as bronchiolitis, influenza, Covid, or more serious pneumonia. In some cases, a PCR test may be performed to confirm the possibility of several other causes.
Some rare complications of Mycoplasma pneumoniae (exacerbation of asthma, etc.), or its various manifestations (skin, neurological, etc.) may require hospitalization, and sometimes intensive care. This is what happened with children in recent weeks, as well as some adults.
treatment
The World Health Organization confirmed in a statement on respiratory infections in China that Mycoplasma pneumoniae is easily treated with antibiotics, especially macrolides, including azithromycin.
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