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Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a bacteria that causes pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, prolonged fever, nerve damage, skin, cardiovascular, muscle, bone... Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgG test is Indicated to find out the cause of the disease by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
1. About Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a bacterium that can cause atypical primary pneumonia (i.e. pneumonia that does not respond to antibiotics such as penicillin). In addition, mycoplasma pneumoniae is also capable of causing some dermatological diseases such as stomatitis, erythema nodosum, Raynaud's syndrome, Kawasaki disease, Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria can be transmitted from person to person through droplets, steam containing pathogens. The average incubation period is 1 to 4 weeks. Among the diseases caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, two typical forms are Stevens-Johnson syndrome and stomatitis.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a dermatological disease characterized by necrosis and detachment of the epidermis from the dermis. The main cause of the disease is the immune response to drugs or other biological agents, including Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The initial manifestations of Stevens-Johnson syndrome are fever, fatigue, upper respiratory tract inflammation, after about 1 to 3 days, discomfort, red eyes, conjunctivitis, stomatitis begin to appear. , mouth sores. Usually, the mucous membranes of the eyes and the mouth are the most affected. After that, the body begins to appear skin lesions such as dark red macules, itching, necrosis, appearance of blisters, blisters.
If Stevens-Johnson syndrome manifests only in the mucosa, without skin lesions, it is called atypical Stevens-Johnson syndrome, but if there is skin lesions, it is called Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated stomatitis mucositis-MPAM. This is a common disease in young people, especially between the ages of 18 and 38. Oral lesions can become worse such as ulcers, gangrene, covered with yellow pseudomembranous membrane, affecting the lips and tongue,.....
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2. Significance of testing Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Test Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgG to look for IgM, IgG, IgA antibodies. In which:
IgM is a type of antibody secreted into the blood, they mainly appear in mucosal tissues such as the digestive tract and respiratory system, in colostrum, tears and saliva. Neutralizing pathogens is how IgM works. IgM reflects new infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae. New infection means new bacteria are produced during the first few weeks after exposure. A negative IgM result does not rule out an acute infection with Mycoplasm pneumoniae. IgG is a single-chain antibody that plays a role in complement activation, helping to increase macrophages that can eat bacteria and viruses to induce inflammatory responses, attract white blood cells, and destroy some bacteria. IgG occurs in blood, colostrum and tissue fluids and can cross the placenta. IgG reflects reinfection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Compared with the above two antibodies, the IgA antibody has recently been proposed to be used to diagnose Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. Anti-Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgG and IgM are antibodies against Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria. As the number of bacteria increases, it can cause bacterial infections and most commonly pneumonia. The Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgG test is done to identify illness caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Specimens used for testing Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgG are venous blood, oropharyngeal sputum, abdominal fluid or body tissue. Specimens can also be urethral fluid, but it is rarely used and depends on the diagnostic purpose. Patients before testing Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgG do not need to fast like some other tests.
In short, if you want to get accurate results, you need to go to a reputable medical facility with modern equipment to conduct the Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgG test. Currently, the Laboratory - Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the leading prestigious addresses in the country, trusted by many patients. Thanks to the use of modern machines and equipment to check and analyze patient samples, it has provided accurate information and indicators, helping doctors to assess the general health status of patients. testing, early detection of disease and timely treatment suggestions. In particular, with a space designed according to 5-star hotel standards, Vinmec guarantees to bring patients the most comfort, friendliness and peace of mind when visiting and receiving treatment at the hospital.
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