Ureaplasma is a form of bacteria commonly found in the respiratory and urogenital tract. The ureaplasma infection causes inflammation in the urethra (urethritis) in both men and women. Most people with ureaplasma infection do not have symptoms, while others may experience pain during urination, burning sensation, and discharge. Treatment typically involves a course of antibiotics. Azithromycin and Doxycycline are preferred antibiotics for a Ureaplasma infection.
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I test positive for a few infections. What could be the cause?
Query: Hello doctor, I have tested positive for Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum infections. However, I did not have any symptoms, and I was asymptomatic. I am currently taking Doxycap 100 mg (twice daily for a week) and Azithromycin 250 mg (4 tablets at once). My queries are, are Mycoplasma... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please answer the following questions. Do you have any recent history of unprotected sexual intercourse? Do you have a burning sensation during urination? Do you have an increased frequency of urination? Are you suffering from itchy genitals? Thank you. Read Full »
Is it necessary to take antibiotics for ureaplasma parvum?
Query: Hello doctor, I and my fiancee have ureaplasma parvum (DNA analysis). I have no symptoms, she has a little excreta. Should we take antibiotics or not? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. Men usually do not get significant symptoms in this infection. Women usually get some whitish discharge, not very significant. It would be best to get it treated and both of you would need treatment as it can be sexually transmitted. Howe... Read Full »
My 18-week-pregnant daughter is positive for Ureaplasma parvum DNA. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 18 weeks pregnant with her first baby. She just received a test result from her naturopath, and unfortunately to say she is still positive for the Ureaplasma parvum DNA, even after antibiotics. She has searched about this on the internet and is worried about the baby. Ca... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The Ureaplasma parvum during pregnancy leads to delivery before due term if not treated. I would suggest the following treatment. Tablet Azithral (Azithromycin) - 500 mg once a day for five days. Continue with iron and calcium supplements. Ointment Surfaz-SN (C... Read Full »