The causes of Mycoplasma urealyticum infection
Release time : 01/18/2025 18:13:27
Ureaplasma urealyticum infection is primarily transmitted through sexual intercourse.
However, this is not the only cause of Ureaplasma infection.
Women may be infected during pregnancy, and the fetus may be infected at delivery.
Regardless, the fact that ureaplasma infection poses a health risk is undeniable.
The cause of Ureaplasma infection, and the impact of ureaplasma infection on human health are significant.
It is known that the infection of Ureaplasma urealyticum is mainly transmitted through sexual intercourse.
When the urinary tract and reproductive tract are inflamed, the mucosal surface is damaged, making it easy for Ureaplasma urealyticum to invade through damaged areas, causing infection in the urinary and reproductive tracts.
Moreover, most patients with Ureaplasma urealyticum infection do not exhibit obvious symptoms, making it difficult for them to be detected by the patient themselves and also leading to missed diagnoses by doctors.
Additionally, the causes and transmission routes for Mycoplasma urealyticum infection may include the following: 1. After pregnancy, due to increased levels of progesterone, there is a suppression of cellular immunity, leading to a decline in body resistance and increased susceptibility to Mycoplasma urealyticum infection.
2. During childbirth, the fetus can also be easily infected when it is delivered through the birth canal.
Common conditions include neonatal keratitis, followed by neonatal respiratory infections, and other conditions such as otitis media and pharyngitis.
Ureaplasma urealyticum infection causes pathological changes in the female reproductive organs, which is an important cause of infertility.
On the other hand, Mycoplasma urealyticum infection can also cause miscarriage.
Upon investigation, it has been found that the positive rate of Ureaplasma urealyticum is as high as over 40%.
Therefore, for patients with unexplained miscarriages, especially those experiencing multiple miscarriages, consideration should be given to the possibility of ureaplasma infection.
MotherNet reminds: Ureaplasma urealyticum infection can affect the health of babies, so before planning to have children, parents should remember to undergo ureaplasma testing to ensure there are no issues.
Symptoms of Ureaplasma Infection: What are the symptoms of ureaplasma infection? Ureaplasma infection is not a specific condition for a particular group of people, but different groups may have different symptoms.
The following are common symptoms of Ureaplasma urealyticum infection.
The incubation period for Ureaplasma urealyticum infection is generally 1-3 weeks. The typical symptoms of acute phase are similar to those of other nongonococcal genitourinary infections, presenting as painful urination with varying degrees of urgency and frequency, especially pronounced when the urine is concentrated.
Mild erythema and swelling at the urethral meatus, with a thin and viscous or purulent discharge that is often difficult to forcefully expel through the anterior urethra. It typically presents in the morning with a small amount of mucous-like secretion at the urethral opening or with only a crust covering the area, or may be present in the underwear.
During the subacute phase, it is often associated with prostatic infection, where patients frequently experience perineal swelling and pain, lower backache, sensations of discomfort in both inner thighs, or a stabbing pain radiating from the perineum towards the inner thighs upon performing anal sphincter contractions.
Female patients are more common, with the inflammatory conditions spreading from the cervix to other parts of the reproductive system.
Most patients have no subjective symptoms, while a few severe cases may experience a sensation of vaginal descent. When the infection spreads to the urethra, frequent urination and urgency are the main symptoms that attract patients' attention.
Infection is localized to the cervix, presenting with increased vaginal discharge, mucopurulent, cervical edema, congestion, or superficial erosion.
The infection has spread to the urethra, presenting with redness and congestion at the urethral opening. Pressure on the urethra can result in a small amount of exudate leaking out, but there is usually no significant tenderness.
The treatment for Ureaplasma infections is not a singular approach. Specifically, its treatment can be categorized into the following methods:
1. General Treatment: Generally speaking, the effective drugs for Mycoplasma infection are also effective for Chlamydia infection.
Therefore, when necessary, tetracyclines (such as doxycycline, erythromycin, minocycline) , macrolides (such as erythromycin, erythromycin, roxithromycin, aztreonam), and quinolones (such as ofloxacin, levofloxacin) and clindamycin, lincomycin, clarithromycin are used to treat genital Mycoplasma infections. The treatment course is 1-2 weeks.
Among them, erythromycin is ineffective against Mycoplasma hominis and clindamycin is ineffective against Ureaplasma urealyticum.
2. Ureaplasma uretica infection in women: In cases of pelvic inflammatory disease in females, it should be considered multifactorial. The treatment should include antibiotics against Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma hominis, and anaerobic bacteria. International recommendations suggest a combined treatment regimen consisting of Cefixime + Cefoxitin or Clindamycin + Gentamicin.
For prostatitis caused by mycoplasma infection, minocycline is indicated because minocycline can penetrate the prostate capsule and reach the drug concentration in the prostate required to kill mycoplasma.
3. Ureaplasma urealyticum infection in males: The etiology of prostatitis is complex, and the effect of antibiotic treatment is not always effective. A comprehensive therapy should be adopted, and it is best to follow the advice of experts in urology for treatment.
Every condition should be analyzed in detail, including Ureaplasma urealyticum infection.
Does Mycoplasma urealyticum infection affect pregnancy? Mycoplasma urealyticum is closely related to male infertility.
It is known that in a survey of 921 sterile males, 511 were positive for Mycoplasma urealyticum, accounting for 55.48%; whereas in the control group of 132 fertile males, only 25 were positive, representing only 18.93%.
We know that the Ureaplasma urealyticum in male reproductive system can be transmitted to female by sexual intercourse, and then cause endometritis, salpingitis, ovitis, inflammation, spontaneous abortions and stillbirths.
Additionally, Mycoplasma urealyticum infection can also cause congenital transmission to the fetus through the placenta, resulting in neonatal involvement.
As a result, many female friends have started to worry: if they are infected with Ureaplasma urealyticum, will it affect their chances of getting pregnant? If they discover they are infected during pregnancy, it is generally believed that the infection can harm both mother and child. However, actively participating in treatment can alleviate the condition.
As to whether it will affect pregnancy, specific circumstances should be discussed with the attending physician.
The most important thing is to maintain a positive attitude and actively confront the illness.
The medical information provided in this text is for reference only.
In case of discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on the examination conducted in person by a doctor.