There are several methods for mycoplasma testing

Mycoplasma testing includes culture examination, serological examination, direct smear examination, nucleic acid detection, X-ray examination and other methods. Mycoplasma is a microorganism that is between bacteria and viruses in size and is widely found on human surfaces, such as the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and genitourinary tract.

1. Culture examination

Culture tests are done by taking fresh urine or secretions and cultures for the organism to determine whether mycoplasma infection is present.

2. Serological examination

Serologic tests are used to detect the presence of mycoplasma antibodies, and if mycoplasma antibodies are present, the patient may have mycoplasma infection.

3. Direct smear examination

Direct smear examination is to take the patient's secretions or sputum, stain the smear, and then observe it under a microscope to determine whether there is mycoplasma infection.

4. Nucleic acid testing

Nucleic acid testing is to collect respiratory secretions, urine, feces, etc. from the patient, and then conduct a nucleic acid test, if the test result is positive, it means that the patient may have mycoplasma infection.

5. X-ray examination

If the patient has mycoplasma infection, imaging findings such as bronchopneumonia, bronchitis, etc., may be present on x-rays.

It is recommended that patients pay attention to personal hygiene in daily life, change underwear frequently, avoid unclean sexual life, and seek medical treatment in time if uncomfortable symptoms occur.