Mycoplasma is the name of the
kind of bacteria, which are characterized by the absence of a cell wall. There
are several types of bacteria, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, the most notable of which
species Mycoplasma genitalium and Mycoplasma, both of which are pathogenic
bacteria. M. pneumoniae to cause atypical pneumonia and bronchitis or walking
known as M. genitalium may be associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.
Other important types of
pathogenic bacteria, Mycoplasma penetrans, fermentans, the Incognitos, the
salivarium, Ureaplasma urealyticum, etc., who also believes that associated
with many other chronic diseases, including arthritis, multiple sclerosis, the
disease Lupus and candidiasis are. However, the most common infection of
mycoplasma respiratory tract, such as walking pneumonia known.
It is caused by the bacterium
Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Symptoms of infection, but can not be immediately
prepared. The affected person does not feel a sick day, and he continues to
conduct daily activities as usual. The infection is usually made by an
incubation period of 7 to 21 days. However, time may vary considerably,
depending on factors such as overall health of the individual and the strength
of the bacteria. The type of transfer can also affect the incubation period.
Generally, the infection
spreads through close contact with the mucus or phlegm of an infected person.
Usually the infection is detected, go to often in infants and the better
educated. Upon entry into the body, receives the bacteria attached to
epithelial cells and causes respiratory infections and pneumonia slowly.
Bacterial infection can also cause bronchitis. In general, it shows a tendency
to occur every four to eight years, falling mainly in summer.
Symptoms of infection with
Mycoplasma
Early in adults and children
are similar to those caused by colds. These typical symptoms are sore throat,
fever, stuffy nose, headache, bronchitis, and weakness or fatigue. The person
can also be muscle pain, chest pain and persistent cough minor. Rarely it can
cause nausea and diarrhea. Symptoms can last from several days to over a month.
Gradually, the infection can lead to pneumonia, which is soft, however, and
called walking pneumonia. It was found that about 10% of patients develop
pneumonia may possibly due to this infection. In addition to these has been
shown to cause ear infections in children.
The most accurate test is
diagnostic radiography of the chest. In addition, doctors also examine a sample
of the lining of the infected person, and do a blood test to check antibody
mycoplasma. Many times, the infection clears up on its own, not as a serious
illness. Antibiotics are given to treat these bacterial infections, especially
if symptoms persist for several days, causing many inconveniences for those
affected. The most commonly used antibiotics for the treatment, erythromycin,
azithromycin and clarithromycin. The group of penicillins are not effective for
the treatment of infection caused by Mycoplasma, because they act by inhibiting
the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, cell wall during the mycoplasmas.
Because this infection is
usually not very serious, it may fade on its own. But if symptoms last for
several days, it is advisable to consult a doctor. This is because even if the
bacterial infection is not serious, it can eventually lead to pneumonia.
Because the symptoms of this disease are very similar to those produced by
cold, so there is a chance to be confused between the two states. Therefore, if
cold like symptoms last for several days, then take to a doctor for a correct
diagnosis of these symptoms.
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