Can pneumonia have Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is not usually present in pneumonia, but some patients may have Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.

Pneumonia is mainly caused by inflammatory lesions in the lung parenchyma caused by bacterial, viral, mycoplasma, chlamydia and other infections, and is an infectious disease. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a pathogenic bacterium that can cause tuberculosis in the human body, mainly through respiratory droplets. The symptoms of pneumonia and Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection are relatively similar, both will have fever, cough, fatigue and other uncomfortable symptoms, but there is generally no co-infection, so pneumonia generally does not have Mycobacterium tuberculosis.However, some patients may have Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, such as pulmonary tuberculosis, and if the patient is infected with pulmonary tuberculosis at the same time, it may lead to pneumonia-like manifestations, and in severe cases, pulmonary cavities, tuberculosis globs and other serious consequences.

If the patient has uncomfortable symptoms, it is necessary to go to the hospital for medical treatment in time to identify the cause and carry out targeted treatment. If pneumonia is caused by bacterial infection, it can be treated with drugs such as levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules, amoxicillin capsules, etc., under the guidance of a doctor. If pneumonia is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, it can be treated with drugs such as isoniazid tablets and rifampicin capsules as prescribed.