Mycoplasma infection in children in Texas
Texas Children's Hospital is clinically known as German Pediatrics, and its infection mainly refers to acute inflammation of the respiratory tract and lungs caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, which is a respiratory tract-borne disease that can be transmitted through respiratory droplets, with an incubation period of 2-3 weeks.
The onset of the disease varies, and in the early stage, there may be no symptoms or mild symptoms, such as fever, headache, sore throat, muscle pain, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc., and in severe cases, symptoms such as shortness of breath and dyspnea may occur.
1. Symptoms:
1. Fever: 2-3 days after the onset of fever, the heat type is irregular fever, which can be as high as about 39 °C, and can be relaxation fever or only low-grade fever;
2. Headache and sore throat: there may be symptoms of headache and sore throat, accompanied by muscle pain and joint pain;
3. Nausea and vomiting: some children may have symptoms of nausea and vomiting;
4. Diarrhea: diarrhea is the most common symptom, which can be manifested as loose stools about 3-10 times a day, or watery stools, and generally does not need to be treated with antidiarrheal drugs.
2. Treatment:
1. Antibacterial therapy: macrolide antibiotics, such as erythromycin and roxithromycin, can generally be used, and the course of treatment is about 10-14 days;
2. Symptomatic treatment: It can be treated according to the doctor's instructions for different symptoms, such as antipyretic analgesics such as aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce fever for fever;
3. The general care of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is mainly rest, indoor air circulation, proper drinking water, attention to keeping warm, eating more fresh vegetables and fruits, and maintaining balanced nutrition.Closely observe the changes in the condition, such as convulsions, coma, shock and other symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately;
4. Others: Since mycoplasma can be transmitted by droplets, children should be properly isolated and avoid going to crowded places. At the same time, keep the indoor air fresh and open the windows regularly for ventilation. Closely observe the changes in your child's condition, and seek medical attention if there are symptoms such as cough and shortness of breath.