Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in Beijing has been high this year

Many parents of children with cough and fever have heard of the term "mycoplasma".

Currently, Mycoplasma pneumoniae is one of the important pathogens of respiratory tract infections in children. In addition to respiratory tract infections, Mycoplasma pneumoniae may also cause neurological, cardiovascular and other multi-system complications, and in severe cases, it can lead to death. According to experts, Mycoplasma pneumoniae is epidemic every 3 to 7 years, and the incidence of Mycoplasma pneumonia can be as high as 30% to 50% in the peak year of the epidemic, and the epidemic will generally last for 1 to 2 years. In children, the onset of mycoplasma pneumonia can last from a few days to several months, and in some cases even longer.

Researcher Sun Hongmei, director of the bacteriological research office of the Shou Children's Institute, said that the treatment of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is not the same as that of respiratory tract infection caused by bacteria or viruses for the same fever and cold, and after Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, the course of the disease is relatively long, so it is necessary to complete the treatment course according to the doctor's instructions to prevent repeated infection and disease transmission. According to the epidemic trend, the current Mycoplasma pneumoniae epidemic will continue until early 2017. To prevent Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, it is recommended that the public should also open the windows regularly for ventilation in the autumn and winter to keep the indoor air fresh. Drink plenty of warm water and eat foods that are easy to digest and nutrient-dense. Get outdoors and exercise. When going out in the cold season or when the climate changes suddenly, it is necessary to add clothes in time and wear a mask in crowded places as much as possible.