Difference between Chlamydia pneumoniae infection and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection
The difference between Chlamydia pneumoniae infection and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is that the pathogens are different, the symptoms are different, the treatment methods are different, the infectivity is different, and the duration of the disease is different.
1. The pathogens are different
Chlamydia pneumoniae infection is an infectious disease caused by Chlamydia pneumoniae, whereas Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is an infectious disease caused by Mycoplasma.
2. The symptoms are different
Patients infected with Chlamydia pneumoniae may present with symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, loss of appetite, and diarrhea.
Patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection may have symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, loss of appetite, and diarrhea.
3. Different treatment methods
Patients with chlamydia pneumoniae infection can be treated with medications such as azithromycin tablets, doxycycline hydrochloride capsules, etc., under the guidance of a doctor. Patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection can be treated with drugs such as dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablets and compound forcodine oral solution as prescribed by the doctor.
4. The infectivity is different
Chlamydia pneumoniae infection is contagious and may be transmitted through respiratory droplets, direct contact, indirect contact, etc. Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, on the other hand, is generally not contagious and is usually transmitted through respiratory droplets.
5. The duration of the disease is different
Patients with Chlamydia pneumoniae infection have a relatively long course of illness and may take 1~2 months. However, the course of the disease in patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is relatively short, and it may take 1~2 weeks.
In daily life, patients should pay attention to keeping warm to avoid catching a cold, and at the same time, they also need to pay attention to maintaining a good attitude, avoid emotional agitation, and also pay attention to a light diet and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods. You can do appropriate exercises such as jogging, badminton, skipping rope, etc. If the patient has symptoms of discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.