Respiratory System (J00-J99) Cold illnesses to pneumonia (lung inflammation) caused by various pathogens such as ornithosis, Q fever, or viral infection Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Common colds to pneumonia (pneumonia) caused by various pathogens such as ornithosis, Q fever, or viral infection
The following are the major diseases or complications that may be contributed to by Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections: Respiratory system (J00-J99) Pneumonia (pneumonia) Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). Anemia (anemia) Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99) Erythema nodosum (synonyms: nodular erythema, dermatitis contusiformis, erythema contusiforme; plural: erythemata nodosa) – granulomatous inflammation of the subcutis (subcutaneous fat), … Mycoplasma: Complications
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Abdomen (abdomen) Shape of the abdomen? Skin color? Skin texture? Efflorescences (skin changes)? Pulsations? Bowel movements? Visible vessels? Scars? Hernias (fractures)? Auscultation (listening) of the … Mycoplasma: Examination
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of infection with mycoplasma. Family history What is the current health status of your family members? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed any symptoms such as cough, fever, muscle pain? Do you feel tired and listless? … Mycoplasma: Medical History
1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Culture detection by swab from throat (tracheal secretion, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL; method of specimen collection used during bronchoscopy (lung endoscopy)), nasopharyngeal swab) or specimen from: Urethral swab (urethral swab), cervical swab (cervical swab), ejaculate, prostate expressate, urine. Direct detection via DNA hybridization or PCR (polymerase chain reaction). … Mycoplasma: Test and Diagnosis
Therapeutic targets Improvement of the symptomatology Elimination of pathogens Avoidance of complications Therapy recommendations Symptomatic therapy (analgesics/painkillers, antitussives/antitussives, if necessary), i.e., treatment of symptoms. Antibiosis (antibiotic therapy). See also under “Further therapy“.
Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. X-ray of the chest (X-ray thorax/chest), in two planes – if pneumonia (pneumonia) is suspected. Electrocardiogram (ECG; recording of the electrical activity of the heart muscle) – if cardiac … Mycoplasma: Diagnostic Tests
To prevent mycoplasma infection, attention must be paid to reducing risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Contact with infected persons – transmission by sexual contact, droplet or smear infection.
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate mycoplasma infection: Cold symptoms with headache, aching limbs, cough; may present with pharyngitis (laryngitis), bronchitis Pneumonia (pneumonia) The following are the mycoplasma pathogens commonly transmitted through sexual intercourse: Mycoplasma hominis (facultative pathogen). Women Vaginitis/colpitis (inflammation of the vagina) Cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix) Adnexitis (inflammation of the so-called … Mycoplasma: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Pathogenesis (disease development) Mycoplasmas are very small bacteria that migrate even through bacteria-proof filters. They have only one cell membrane, which contains cholesterol. When Mycoplasma pneumoniae enters the respiratory tract (airways), it attaches to the ciliated epithelium and destroys the cells by producing hydrogen. In addition, mycoplasmas produce superantigens that stimulate cytokine secretion (endogenous substances … Mycoplasma: Causes
General measures Observance of the general hygiene measures! In the occurrence of fever: Bed rest and physical rest (even if fever is only mild; if limb pain and lassitude occur without fever, bed rest and physical rest is also required, because myocarditis/heart muscle inflammation could occur as a result of the infection). Fever below 38.5 … Mycoplasma: Therapy
