How long does it take for a child to have chlamydia infection in the lungs

Chlamydia infection in the lungs of children usually refers to mycoplasma infection in children, and the incubation period of mycoplasma infection is generally 2-3 weeks and can be up to 4 weeks. Most children with infection can present with symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection such as fever and sore throat, as well as cough, sputum production, and damage to the lungs, bronchi, and heart.

Mycoplasma is the smallest microorganism between bacteria and viruses that can live independently, it has no cell wall, is generally transmitted through the respiratory tract, and is mainly susceptible to infection in children and adolescents. Mycoplasma infection usually develops within 1 to 3 weeks of infection, but in a small number of children, symptoms of mycoplasma infection may persist for a longer period of time or may have recurrent infections.

After infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae, children may present with some respiratory symptoms, often manifested as fever, sore throat, cough, and damage to the lungs, bronchi, and heart. Lung injury may manifest as maculopapular rash and small nodules, myocarditis, meningitis and other symptoms may appear after myocardial injury, and fatigue and loss of appetite may occur during the recovery period. If a child has a chlamydia infection in the lungs, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time, and the doctor can use macrolide antibiotics such as azithromycin, roxithromycin, etc., and fluoroquinolones such as moxifloxacin, levofloxacin and other drugs for treatment.

Because mycoplasma infection is contagious, children should pay attention to isolation and hygiene during treatment, pay attention to disinfection when touching children, closely observe changes in the condition, and take children for regular reexamination. Children's diet should be light and avoid cold, spicy and irritating foods to avoid aggravating the condition.