There are many bacteria and hiddeninfections, which we sometimes do not even think about, because they do not show any signs of their presence. But this is all for the time being. One of these hidden infections is ureaplasmosis, the causative agent of which is a specific microorganism of the ureaplasma. What is it, we now find out.
Ureaplasma is the causative agent of infectiousdiseases of ureaplasmosis. In most cases, sexually transmitted, less common. But there are exceptions, the child from a sick mother during childbirth can get it. The smallest bacteria are found in the mucosa of the genital organs, and more precisely in the area of the urinary tract, for them and moving the baby to get born. As a rule, Ureaplasma bacterium can sit in a child's body for a long time and gave no sign, unless there is a favorable ground for it - reduced immunity.
Symptoms
Incubation period of infection, pathogenwhich is ureaplasma (what it is, you already know), usually can last from a week to a month. In men, in most cases, it is localized in the urethra and foreskin. It appears as follows: in the mornings when you urinate, you may get dull discharge, itchy. If the bacterium has penetrated the prostate gland, then all the signs of prostatitis may appear in men: a decrease in erection, pulling pains in the perineum.
In women, everything happens a little differently.Ureaplasma settles in the vagina, this is evidenced by frequent and painful urination, copious discharge (first clear, and then with a yellowish tinge), an unpleasant smell appears. If she gets into the uterus, then you can be bothered by the pulling pains in the lower abdomen, which will intensify during menstruation.
After a while these symptoms canto cease, but this does not mean that the ureaplasma has left you. As soon as a favorable soil emerges, it will immediately manifest itself. The reason for this can be a decrease in immunity, hypothermia, stress, and much more. So do not delay with treatment. When the first signs appear, be sure to ask your doctor for help.
Diagnostics
Confirm the presence of bacteria in the body can only analyze the ureaplasma. It is carried out in several ways:
- Analysis of the tank-sowing.In women, it is taken from the walls of the vagina and the canal of the cervix, in men - from the mucous membrane of the urethra. With the help of this analysis, it is determined not only the type of bacteria, but also its susceptibility to antibiotics.
- The PCR method (polymer chain reaction).This way of testing for the presence of a specific microorganism ureaplasma (what it is, see above) is used only at the first visit to the gynecologist. But as for the reanalysis, which is taken after the course of treatment, it will no longer be informative. Because this bacterium can be present in small amounts and in the natural microflora of the vagina.
Indications for the study:
- Pregnancy.
- Infertility.
- Inflammation of the urogenital tract.
Treatment
If the patient has a ureaplasma, then the doctorwill have to conduct additional tests to determine the nature of the disease. For the treatment to be effective, a course of medications is prescribed immediately to both partners. Usually, to eliminate the infectious disease caused by the bacterium ureaplasma (what it is, we already know), doctors prescribe antibiotics and immunomodulators. During treatment it is necessary to refuse alcohol, sharp and salty dishes. Also advise to abstain from sexual activity. At the end of the course of treatment, repeated tests are reassigned to make sure that the problem is solved.
