Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma. Causes, diagnosis, treatment

Venereology includes many diseases. Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma are considered to be opportunistic, that is, not all the experts consider it necessary to treat these pathologies. But other doctors prescribed drugs. And who is right? What to do for the patient? What tests help to detect these bacteria?

Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma include several types. It can be defined only with the help of special tests. Often treated only Mycoplasma genitalium. It has a high level of pathogenicity. Often this bacterium is the cause of infectious diseases of the genital tract. Often asymptomatic carrier is a woman, not a man. Perhaps intrauterine infection at the time of passage of the fetus through the birth canal. But most often Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma are sexually transmitted. They can lead to a number of nasty diseases and cause infertility.

The Most reliable method of diagnosis is PCR and bacterial analysis. After receiving the results of the analysis the doctor will examine the results. After you decide to treat or not. Generally, Ureaplasma can be part of normal microflora of the female. But in combination with other microorganisms: chlamydia, gonorrhea, Trichomonas, Gardnerella, herpes viruses, has some symptoms. Together, it is difficult to cure, because the germs easier to resist the action of medicines. As a rule, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma manifested with symptoms at the moment of weakened immunity, stress, after surgery, hypothermia, chronic diseases. In men affects the bladder, urethra, prostate. In women, the vagina and uterus. 

Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma is dangerous for a pregnant woman. According to studies if intrauterine infection occurs serious pathology of the fetus. After the birth of the baby disrupted the Central nervous system, kidney, bronchi, eyes, liver. May drop weight. The difficulty of treatment lies in the fact that children before puberty are almost impossible to take the material for analysis of the cervical canal or vagina.

That is why all pregnant women should be tested for the presence of sexually transmitted infections. Many diseases can cause miscarriages, interfere with fetal development and lead to severe pathologies. Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma are no exception.

It is actually not so bad. The treatment is to restore the normal microflora and the destruction of all pathogenic bacteria. To do this, use certain groups of antibiotics. Is not excessive and the use of immunomodulators.

In Addition to medication, doctors recommend to follow a diet. This will lead to formation of normal microflora with beneficial bacteria. So need to consume dairy products. Try to eliminate or minimize fatty, smoked, sweet, alcohol, fried food.

Should Also be deleted at the time of treatment sex life. The partner must also be tested. Infections such as Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma can lead to certain health problems.