What is Mycoplasma Pneumonia?

About Mycoplasma Pneumonia:

• It’s a type of bacteria that acts more like a virus and spreads faster from person to person.
• It infiltrates both sides of the lungs, increasing cough and breathing difficulties. It damages the lining of the respiratory system (throat, lungs, windpipe).
• Symptoms
  • It is not as rapidly infectious as a virus but it can affect our throat and our nasal cavities and descend to the lungs very quickly, causing pneumonia.
  • Signs include the breakup of red blood cells, a skin rash and joint pain.
  • Children may report a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, watery eyes, wheezing, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
• Who is at risk?
  • The bacteria can cause pneumonia in any age group, especially in children, elderly or those with weakened lungs.
  • Vulnerable groups, who already have respiratory issues, are prone to developing this infection in a severe form.
• Treatment: There are multiple antibiotics that effectively cure this infection.