Mycoplasma infection: How to deal with fever after taking azithromycin

Fever persisting after taking azithromycin after mycoplasma infection may be due to insufficient treatment or the body is not sensitive to azithromycin, and the management includes continuing to take the medicine as prescribed, closely observing the condition for changes, and seeking medical attention promptly.

1. Continue to take your medication as prescribed: Azithromycin is an antibiotic that is mainly used to treat mycoplasma infection. Generally, it needs to be taken continuously for 3-5 days, and some patients need longer. Even if you have symptoms such as fever while taking azithromycin, you should not stop taking the drug on your own and continue to take it as prescribed.

2. Closely observe the changes in the condition: During the treatment of mycoplasma infection with azithromycin, you should pay close attention to the changes in body temperature, if the body temperature continues to rise, it may be that azithromycin is not effective and you need to seek medical attention in time.

3. Seek medical attention in time: If your body temperature persists after taking azithromycin to treat mycoplasma infection, or you have other symptoms such as dyspnea, chest pain, cough, and sputum changes, you should seek medical attention immediately, and you may need to adjust your treatment plan.

During the treatment, it is important to follow the doctor's advice and do not change the medication and dosage on your own to avoid unnecessary side effects and complications.