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Mycoplasma is a bacteria that is known for causing infections in the lung (pneumonia) and genital tract, but can cause abnormalities in almost every organ system. It is the leading cause of pneumonia in school-age children and young adults.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

14 year experience in family medicine

Is a type of:

Bacterial infections

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Chest

Symptoms

Headache
Fever
Dry cough
Cough, no sputum (non-productive)
Pain on urination
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Mycoplasma infection
Tetracycline
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1 review
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Macrolide antibiotic

Tests

Blood urea nitrogen
Oxygen saturation
Liver function test
Free hemoglobin
WBC count

Risk factors

Personal

Immunosuppression
Cigarette smoking

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