What should be done if the fever recurs three days after discharge from the hospital for mycoplasma pneumonia

Patients with mycoplasma pneumonia have fever again three days after being discharged from the hospital, and the condition has not fully recovered, new infections or complications have appeared, etc., and it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and carry out corresponding treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

1. The condition does not fully recover: The course of mycoplasma pneumonia is relatively long, and some patients may need 2~3 weeks or more to recover. If you have not fully recovered by the time you leave the hospital, you may have a fever again. In this case, you can continue to use antibiotic drugs as recommended by your doctor, while paying attention to rest, drinking plenty of water, and strengthening nutrition.

2. New infections or complications: After being discharged from the hospital, patients with mycoplasma pneumonia may be re-infected with other pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, if they do not pay attention to personal hygiene and warmth, thus causing fever. Mycoplasma pneumonia can also cause complications such as otitis media, pleural effusion, and fever.

In this case, prompt medical attention is needed, and your doctor may recommend tests such as complete blood count, C-reactive protein, chest x-ray, or chest CT to determine the cause of the fever. If the infection is new, doctors may empirically choose antibiotic medications; If it is a complication, it needs to be treated accordingly, such as drainage of pleural effusion.