Can you still test for mycoplasma after taking azithromycin?

If you have a mycoplasma infection in your body, you can usually still test for mycoplasma after taking azithromycin, or you can’t test for mycoplasma if the azithromycin kills it. Mycoplasma infections can be detected by examination of secretions and detection of antibodies in the blood. 1. Secretion examination: according to the site of infection, choose different parts of the secretion, do the bacterial culture of mycoplasma. 2. Detecting antibodies in the blood: Detecting antibodies in the blood can prove whether you have been infected with Mycoplasma or not, and the antibodies, such as IgG and IgM, will increase in the acute stage. Azithromycin can treat mycoplasma infection, so taking azithromycin may affect the test results. Adverse reactions to Azithromycin can be gastrointestinal, and patients may experience stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, abdominal distension, and loss of appetite. Azithromycin is contraindicated in people who are allergic to azithromycin, and azithromycin should be used with caution in people with allergies. Do mycoplasma test or eat azithromycin appear unwell should actively consult the doctor, patients do not self-medication, to avoid adverse effects.