Do children have to have infusions for mycoplasma pneumonia?

Mycoplasma pneumonia in children is not necessary and depends on the severity of the condition and whether there are co-infections and complications, as follows:

Mycoplasma pneumonia in children is mainly related to a child's infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae.If the condition is mild, most children can be treated with oral medication and do not need fluids. Oral macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin and azithromycin are recommended. Pay attention to the observation of the condition, strengthen nursing, and at the same time treat the accompanying symptoms, such as cough and expectorant and heat clearing and detoxification treatment, the more commonly used drugs are ambroxol oral liquid and double coptis oral solution. Some children have severe mycoplasma pneumonia and are prone to severe pneumonia, pleural effusion, pleurisy, systemic infections and bacterial infections, etc., and need to be treated with infusion as soon as possible to avoid life-threatening conditions. Intravenous penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics such as amoxicillin and cefaclor are generally required, as well as oral macrolide antibiotics such as azithromycin. Some children may also have encephalitis and septic shock due to mycoplasma pneumonia, which also require early infusion therapy and treatment for complications. For example, it reduces intracranial pressure and prevents irreversible damage to brain tissue. It is also necessary to pay attention to strengthening care, resting as much as possible, and strengthening nutritional intake to help with disease recovery.