The normal value for IgG antibodies to Mycoplasma pneumoniae is negative (antibody titer less than 1:32). Mycoplasma pneumonia is common in young people, and if positive, attention is paid to treatment.
The common symptom of Mycoplasma pneumonia is a paroxysmal, irritating dry cough. The cough often lasts more than four weeks. When coughing up sputum, the sputum is a small amount of sticky sputum, and sometimes blood can be seen. The presence of colored sputum suggests infection by other pathogens. Fever and fatigue may also be present.
Macrolides such as erythromycin are commonly used for treatment. Erythromycin is an antibiotic and adverse reactions include diarrhea nausea, vomiting with allergic reactions. It is used with caution in pregnant women and is contraindicated in those who are allergic to the drug. Cough, cough sputum, fever symptoms of the use of antitussive, expectorant and fever-reducing drugs symptomatic treatment.
The disease is self-limiting and can be self-cured, but medical attention is recommended.