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According to China, the bacterial infection is actively circulating in our territory. Authorities have recorded an “unusual” increase in cases since the summer of 2023. Situation, epidemic risk, symptoms and signs of severity… Here’s what you need to know Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Since November China is seeing an increase in pneumonia cases Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The bacterium is also found in France where it actively circulates. “The number of respiratory infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae has been increasing in France since the end of the summer”alerted the High Authority for Health last November. The childrenas well as Adults under 40are often affected.
A bacterial infection is not the case not a new disease, in contrast to Covid-19. In reality, Cases have been increasing for several months probably due to “the connection between an epidemic cycle and the lifting of control measures following the Covid-19 pandemic”estimates the French authorities.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae : symptoms
The bacteria M. pneumoniae is mainly transmitted through dropletswith an estimated incubation period between 1 and 3 weeks.
It causes a series of symptoms similar to those of a winter illness in the infected person: light fever, Cough, Headache, fainting. In some cases, dermatological or neurological symptoms occur. “In most cases the symptoms are present benign”For its part, reassures Public Health France.
Treatment: Which antibiotics?
M. pneumoniae Since it is bacterial, the infection is treated with antibiotic therapy. Two Antibiotic treatmentsB. Azithromycin or Clarithromycin, are usually prescribed by a doctor. “Antibiotic therapy is necessary effective within 48 to 72 hours. If this is not the case, the patient’s condition should be reassessed.”warns the HAS.
Is there an epidemic in France?
At the moment, France is experiencing an epidemic from pneumonia to Mycoplasma pneumoniae. “Show all the elements collected so far increased blood flow “This bacterium in France since the beginning of autumn with a higher number of cases than in 2019 and 2022 in the same period, indicating an epidemic situation.”informs the body responsible for monitoring the cases.
However, this is not the case not alarming. Epidemics are common. “Epidemic peaks are observed cyclically every 3 to 7 years. In Europe, epidemics occurred in several countries between 2015 and 2017.”. Currently, Other countries are experiencing the same situation : Sweden, the Netherlands and Ireland.
Just like other germs, the bacteria remained discreet for three years – the time of the Covid-19 pandemic – especially thanks to barrier gestures.
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