There are 3 ways to check for mycoplasma infection in children

Mycoplasma infection in children is a common disease among children, but what are the examination methods for mycoplasma infection in children? Most mothers don’t know much about this. In fact, there are three methods for checking mycoplasma infection in children. The first is a routine blood test.

Mycoplasma infection detection method:

1. Routine blood test: Peripheral white blood cell count is generally normal, with an increase in eosinophils.

2. Direct smear microscopy: Take specimens from pharyngeal secretions, sputum, respiratory membranes or other parts for smear.

3. Rapid antigen test: Monoclonal antibody direct immunofluorescence method is often used to detect Chlamydia in specimens.

Mycoplasma infection inspection matters needing attention:

1. Mycoplasma antibody testing is the main means of diagnosing mycoplasma infection, but it must be combined with the clinical characteristics of the child's disease. Mycoplasma infection cannot be confirmed solely based on a positive antibody test. If the child's condition does not improve after 3-5 days of mycoplasma treatment, the diagnosis should be considered incorrect and the doctor should be given timely feedback on treatment information.

2. If the child has an allergic constitution, such as severe eczema when he was a child, recurrent urticaria, allergic rhinitis, etc., if the child coughs for more than a week after a cold and does not improve or has wheezing, you should highly suspect the possibility of asthma or allergic cough. Don't take antibiotics blindly.

3. Mycoplasma infection does not tend to recur, and the course of treatment with macrolide antibiotics is sufficient for 2-3 weeks, and it does not require continuous medication. Take 3 days and stop 4 days, or take 5 days and stop 5 days (that is, take three days and stop four days, or take five days and stop five days. One course of treatment should not exceed one week. Then use one of the methods provided above.) Do not extend the treatment time, otherwise long-term medication will bring many side effects.