How to test for mycoplasma infection in children

Mycoplasma infection in children can be tested by routine blood examination, etiological examination, X-ray examination, lung CT examination, pathological examination, etc.

1. Routine blood examination

Routine blood tests usually measure white blood cells, neutrophils, C-reactive protein, and platelets, and if a patient has mycoplasma infection, the white blood cell count, neutrophil count, and C-reactive protein may be elevated.

2. Etiological examination

Etiological examination usually refers to mycoplasma culture, mycoplasma antibody testing, etc., and can be used to determine whether there is mycoplasma infection by testing children's respiratory secretions, urine, etc.

3. X-ray examination

X-rays can usually detect lung lesions in children, and can detect enlarged hilar shadows and thickened lung markings, as well as pneumonia, bronchitis and other diseases.

4. CT examination of the lungs

Lung CT examination can usually detect lung lesions in children, can find that the child's hilar shadow is enlarged, and the lung texture is thickened, and it can also check for the presence of bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, and other diseases.

5. Pathological examination

Pathological examination usually refers to bronchoscopy, which can be used to directly observe the changes in the bronchial mucosa, and secretions can be taken for examination, which can check for the presence of mycoplasma infection in children.

If a child is diagnosed with mycoplasma infection, it is recommended that drugs such as azithromycin and roxithromycin be used for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, during treatment, children are advised to rest more and avoid overexertion so as not to aggravate the condition.