8 m.c.66 – mycoplasma bad bacteria Cause of respiratory disease stick from person to person There is no protective vaccine yet.
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mycoplasma It is a group of pathogens caused by small bacteria in a group. Mycoplasma It is a bacteria that can spread infection easily. is the cause of respiratory disease especially with children other to be easily infected with this bacteria
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by mycoplasma Causes upper and lower respiratory tract infections. to cause coughing sore throatbronchitis and pneumonia And it’s also one of the bacteria. causing pneumonia as well
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mycoplasma infection can be found at any age But it is more common in young children. Especially during the summer and rainy season.The mycoplasma pathogens can be transmitted through the respiratory system. easily infected just by being in close contact with an infected person or receiving droplets from coughing or sneezing from someone infected with mycoplasma
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however Mycoplasma When it enters the body, it takes approximately 1-4 week which incubates longer than influenza or other types of pneumonia virus other
When mycoplasma has hatched will have symptomsas follows
1. more high fever 38 degrees Celsius can have chills
2. dry cough other with white sputum A persistent cough may cause pain in the chest muscles.
3. muscle aches headache feel feverish tired
4. sore throat itchy neck The sore throat is not severe. slightly red neck
5. chest pain when breathing in or out This symptom is rare.
6. There may be red rashes on the body. It looks like a fever rash.
7. If the symptoms are more severe, it will make breathing difficult. fast breathing
8. Have been in contact for too long 1 week and still have more coughing symptoms 3 week Then it may go away on its own.
9. there may be complications causing infections outside the respiratory tract such as Mycoplasma infection in the brain and spinal cord Or it could be endocarditis.
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However, you may not have to worry too much. Because it was found that most people infected with mycoplasma have no severe symptoms. Most of them have flu-like symptoms and recover on their own. only a percentage 5-10 Only pneumonia will occur.
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for treatment “can be treated with group antibiotics macrolides or doxycycline” and treated according to medical procedures Except for some cases with severe complications. You should see a doctor urgently. such as
1. high fever
2. dry cough other frequent and for a long time or coughing up blood
3. shortness of breath fast breathing
4. chest pain when breathing
5. left chest tightness or feeling an irregular heartbeat
6.arm or leg weakness or convulsions seep down
7.paleness mouth–pale tongue dark urine (Fish watercolor or Coke color) or there are blood spots on the body
8.people with low immunity or taking immunosuppressants Severe infections may occur more easily than usual.
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mycoplasma able to prevent as follows
- Avoid living in slum communities. crowded areas
- use a cloth to cover the mouth cover the nose always with a hygienic mask
- wash hands often other
- sexually promiscuous Prevents infections through the urinary tract and the reproductive system.
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