Question
A child is experiencing cough symptoms and has undergone a detailed examination at the hospital. The mycoplasma antibody test result shows 1:160, with the reference value being negative. The child has been taking Azithromycin for three days and has stopped the medication for four days, and has now been on medication for six days, but still has some coughing. The child has not received any related treatment in the past and would like to understand if it is mycoplasma pneumonia, and why the mycoplasma antibody test is negative. Usually, the test results for mycoplasma pneumonia should be positive, shouldn’t they? Additionally, should the child still continue taking Azithromycin, and for how long should it be taken?
Answer
If the child has been diagnosed with a mycoplasma infection, they should not continue taking Azithromycin as it is for viral infections. Treatment suggestions include using the Spring-Autumn-Winter Antiviral Compound and Children’s Clearing Phlegm Oral Liquid. Please provide the child’s bowel condition for further analysis. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you health!