Since the fall of this year, cases of respiratory infections have increased Mycoplasma pneumoniae It has been observed in France and some European countries. These bacteria are transmitted through respiratory droplets during close contact, and the incubation period usually ranges from one to three weeks.
Symptoms are similar to pneumonia with low-grade fever, cough, fatigue, headache, etc. “It is sometimes accompanied by signs beyond breathing, especially skin or neurological. The diagnosis should also be considered in the face of severe community-acquired pneumonia after failure of antibiotic therapy with amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanic acid within 48 to 72 hours.“, details Supreme Health Authority. To confirm the diagnosis, HAS recommends a chest X-ray.
The importance of barrier gestures
“There is no need to be afraid because it is a disease that can be treated quite easily with traditional treatment.“, reassures Dr. Christian Recchia. The Supreme Health Authority specifies that a radiation delay of 72 hours is possible compared to the onset of symptoms.
To reduce the risk of contamination, it is recommended to implement some buffer measures: wear a protective mask in case of symptoms, wash your hands frequently with soap and water, ventilate your home daily, and sneeze into your elbow instead of your hand. In favor of single-use tissues. “We will have to be very vigilant about this disease that mainly affects young adults, young adults and young adults. For young children, their ability to resist this disease is difficult“, warns Dr. Recchia.
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