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The Effects of Mycoplasma

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs that can be caused by a number of viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Mycoplasma pneumonia is a bacterium responsible for many cases of walking or atypical pneumonia. Its onset is gradual and the disease tends to have a more prolonged course than other forms of pneumonia. Some mycoplasma symptoms can be indicative of many diseases and conditions. For an accurate diagnosis, see your healthcare provider.

  1. Dry Cough

    • Violent coughing spasms that produce little mucus may be a sign of mycoplasma pneumonia. The bacteria irritate and inflame the lungs, but the lungs do not produce any pus or mucus in response. Though the respiratory tract is not trying to expel phlegm, the irritation and inflammation from the infection is enough to generate a cough response. Therefore, a person suffering from a mycoplasma pneumonia infection might have a persistent dry cough.

    Fever

    • Fevers are the body's defense mechanism against pathogens like viruses and bacteria, so it's likely that you will get a fever if infected with mycoplasma pneumonia. Because atypical pneumonia has a longer incubation period and duration, the fever may last longer than just a day or even a week. You may not even be aware of your fever; its only sign may be excessive sweating. Mycoplasma pneumonia may be the culprit for you suffering from both dry cough and excessive sweating.

    Fatigue

    • This is a symptom associated with many illnesses. Your body needs a lot of energy to fight off infection which may leave your body feeling fatigued or weak. The mycoplasma may cause muscles to be stiff and weak. Rest and sleep are essential if you find that you do have atypical pneumonia.

    Chest Pain

    • Mycoplasma Pneumonia can cause chest pain. This can be caused both by inflammation in the lungs and also by the force of coughing. Chest pain can be indicative of many illnesses and conditions, some of them quite serious. If you have this symptom, see your primary care provider as soon as possible. Otherwise, the chest pain should decrease as you recover from the illness.

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