Can mycoplasma pneumonia be passed on to family members

Mycoplasma pneumonia is contagious, and mycoplasma can be transmitted to family members through droplets, but family members who are infected do not necessarily get pneumonia.

Mycoplasma can be transmitted through respiratory droplets and direct contact. Coughing and sneezing can spread secretions containing pathogens, and others can breathe in droplets containing mycoplasma.

After infection with a pathogen, if the immunity is normal, the pathogen can be eliminated so that the disease does not occur; In general, people with weakened immunity, smoking, and infants and young children are more likely to develop the disease after infection.

In addition, after inhalation of mycoplasma infection, there is an incubation period of 1~3 weeks, and the patient may have no obvious symptoms, but it is infectious; 1~2 weeks after the patient's symptoms are cured, he still carries a large number of mycoplasma, and during these two periods, attention should be paid to avoid contact with immunocompromised infants and young children to avoid infection.

Therefore, the items used by the patient should be disinfected, and individuals should also pay attention to reducing staying up late and regular work and rest, try to avoid smoking and drinking, ventilate the room frequently, and should also pay attention to frequent hand washing, pay attention to personal protection, and do a good job of active prevention.

Therefore, mycoplasma pneumonia can be transmitted to family members, and patients should avoid contact with immunocompromised people and infants and young children at home, and disinfect items used by patients. If family members have symptoms similar to those of the patient, they should seek medical attention in time for standardized diagnosis and treatment.