Patient's question:
The child has again shown symptoms of a cold and cough two weeks ago, and it has been getting worse since then. The child has been taking medicine and receiving intravenous drips during this period, but there has been no gradual recovery. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed it as Mycoplasma pneumoniae. How long is the recovery period for Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children?Doctor's answer:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia, gradually recovering, it's usually enough in about 1~2 weeks. So, for mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia, it's also necessary to consider the pathogenicity of the bacteria and the severity of inflammation in the patient, as there can be some differences. Most mycoplasma pneumoniae cases are relatively mild because mycoplasma is a special type of bacteria. Generally, macrolide antibiotics can be considered for treatment. Since pneumonia has reoccurred, intravenous infusion can be considered. However, it's best to do a drug sensitivity test before treatment. Because mycoplasma has undergone some mutations recently, it may not be as effective.